Bankat is an inhabited village in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 218083, the Census 2011 record lists 3,342 people in 566 households and the reported area is 410.4 hectares. The local references include Indarwabhar Gram Panchayat, Paharpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Areraj at about 20 km.
In short:
Bankat is a village in Paharpur Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 218083 and 3,342 people in 566 households.
Village Code218083
Population3,342
Households566
Area410.4 hectares
Nearest TownAreraj
Detailed village profile
Bankat at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,342 people, 410.4 hectares of reported area and Areraj as the nearest town reference for Bankat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bankat falls under Paharpur Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 218083.
The record lists 3,342 people living in 566 households.
The reported village area is 410.4 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Areraj.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Bankat
Census Village Code
218083
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Paharpur
Sub-district Census Code
01044
CD Block
Paharpur
Gram Panchayat
Indarwabhar
Households
566
Population
3,342
Male Population
1,755
Female Population
1,587
Sex Ratio
904.27
Area
410.4 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Areraj
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
845422
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density814.33 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.69%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share84.1%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankat in the official administrative record. Census village code 218083, Indarwabhar Gram Panchayat and Paharpur CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01044
Village Census Code
218083
CD Block Code
0032
Gram Panchayat Code
0008
CD Block Name
Paharpur
Gram Panchayat Name
Indarwabhar
Location and Distance
Areraj is the nearest town listed for Bankat, about 20 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Paharpur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Areraj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Areraj
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Areraj
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
410.4 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,342 people in 566 households, with 1,755 male residents and 1,587 female residents. The average household size is 5.9, and SC share is 14.69% and ST share is 0% for Bankat. Population density works out to about 814.33 people per sq km.
Total Households
566
Total Population
3,342
Male Population
1,755
Female Population
1,587
Sex Ratio
904.27
Average Household Size
5.9
SC Population
491
SC Male Population
251
SC Female Population
240
SC Population Share
14.69
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bankat list 3 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bankat include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bankat include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bankat include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bankat is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bankat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 353.3 hectares and irrigated land is 297 hectares (84.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
48.6
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.5 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
353.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
56.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
297.0
Canals Area In Hectares
180 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
117 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
67%
CRM
1
33%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
67%
Central Bank of India
1
33%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Central Bank of India
ATM
845422
Purbi Champaran
Harsidhi
Adapur
Balua Tal Balua Tal, Purbi Champaran, Bihar, 845422
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bankat village located?
Bankat is in Paharpur Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.
Which district is Bankat village in?
Bankat village is in Purba Champaran district.
Which state is Bankat village in?
Bankat village is in Bihar.
Which block is Bankat under?
Bankat comes under Paharpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bankat?
The Census village code of Bankat is 218083.
Which Gram Panchayat is Bankat under?
Bankat is listed under Indarwabhar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Paharpur.
What is the population of Bankat village?
The village record lists 3,342 people and 566 households for Bankat.
How many households are in Bankat village?
The village record lists 566 households for Bankat.
What is the male and female population of Bankat?
The record lists 1,755 male residents and 1,587 female residents for Bankat.
What is the sex ratio of Bankat village?
The sex ratio of Bankat is 904.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bankat village?
The reported geographical area of Bankat is 410.4 hectares.
What is the population density of Bankat village?
The approximate population density of Bankat is 814.33 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bankat?
The nearest town listed for Bankat is Areraj, about 20 km away.
How far is Bankat from the district headquarters?
Bankat is about 40 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bankat from the sub-district headquarters?
Bankat is about 6 km from Paharpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bankat?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools for Bankat.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bankat?
For Bankat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 353.3 hectares and irrigated land is 297 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bankat?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bankat. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.