Indian Village Directory

Bankatti Village

Bankatti is an inhabited village in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226687, the Census 2011 record lists 2,475 people in 474 households and the reported area is 490.1 hectares. The local references include Koparia Gram Panchayat, Salkhua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Saharsa at about 40 km.

In short:

Bankatti is a village in Salkhua Block, Saharsa district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226687 and 2,475 people in 474 households.

Village Code226687
Population2,475
Households474
Area490.1 hectares
Nearest TownSaharsa

Detailed village profile

Bankatti at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,475 people, 490.1 hectares of reported area and Saharsa as the nearest town reference for Bankatti, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saharsa
Block Salkhua
CD Block Salkhua
Gram Panchayat KOPARIA
  • Bankatti falls under Salkhua Block in Saharsa district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226687.
  • The record lists 2,475 people living in 474 households.
  • The reported village area is 490.1 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Saharsa.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankatti
Census Village Code
226687
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saharsa
District Census Code
214
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Salkhua
Sub-district Census Code
01179
CD Block
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat
Koparia
Households
474
Population
2,475
Male Population
1,289
Female Population
1,186
Sex Ratio
920.09
Area
490.1 hectares
Area
4.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
852126
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 Density 505 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.22 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 8.36% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 39.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankatti in the official administrative record. Census village code 226687, Koparia Gram Panchayat and Salkhua CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
214
Sub-district Census Code
01179
Village Census Code
226687
CD Block Code
0167
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Salkhua
Gram Panchayat Name
Koparia

Location and Distance

Saharsa is the nearest town listed for Bankatti, about 40 km away. Saharsa 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
Salkhua
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Saharsa
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Saharsa
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Saharsa
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
490.1 hectares
Area
4.9 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,475 people in 474 households, with 1,289 male residents and 1,186 female residents. The average household size is 5.22, and SC share is 8.36% and ST share is 0% for Bankatti. Population density works out to about 505 people per sq km.

Total Households
474
Total Population
2,475
Male Population
1,289
Female Population
1,186
Sex Ratio
920.09
Average Household Size
5.22
SC Population
207
SC Male Population
105
SC Female Population
102
SC Population Share
8.36
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankatti list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. 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
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bankatti. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bankatti include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Bankatti.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bankatti 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bankatti show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 331.8 hectares and irrigated land is 130.4 hectares (39.3% 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
127.6
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
30.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
331.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
201.4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
130.4
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
130.4 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bankatti village located?

Bankatti is in Salkhua Block of Saharsa district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bankatti village in?

Bankatti village is in Saharsa district.

Which state is Bankatti village in?

Bankatti village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bankatti under?

Bankatti comes under Salkhua Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bankatti?

The Census village code of Bankatti is 226687.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankatti under?

Bankatti is listed under KOPARIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Salkhua.

What is the population of Bankatti village?

The village record lists 2,475 people and 474 households for Bankatti.

How many households are in Bankatti village?

The village record lists 474 households for Bankatti.

What is the male and female population of Bankatti?

The record lists 1,289 male residents and 1,186 female residents for Bankatti.

What is the sex ratio of Bankatti village?

The sex ratio of Bankatti is 920.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankatti village?

The reported geographical area of Bankatti is 490.1 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankatti village?

The approximate population density of Bankatti is 505 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bankatti?

The nearest town listed for Bankatti is Saharsa, about 40 km away.

How far is Bankatti from the district headquarters?

Bankatti is about 40 km from Saharsa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankatti from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankatti is about 5 km from Salkhua, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankatti?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Bankatti.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Bankatti?

For Bankatti, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 331.8 hectares and irrigated land is 130.4 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Bankatti.

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.