Indian Village Directory

Bankat Village

Bankat is an inhabited village in Bhagwanpur Hat Block of Siwan district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 231815, the Census 2011 record lists 1,832 people in 341 households and the reported area is 155 hectares. The local references include Mohammadpur Gram Panchayat, Bhagwanpur Hat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siwan at about 34 km.

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Quick answer: Bankat is a village in Bhagwanpur Hat Block, Siwan district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 231815 and 1,832 people in 341 households.
Village Code231815
Population1,832
Households341
Area155 hectares
Nearest TownSiwan

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankat
Census Village Code
231815
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Siwan
District Census Code
218
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhagwanpur Hat
Sub-district Census Code
01235
CD Block
Bhagwanpur Hat
Gram Panchayat
Mohammadpur
Households
341
Population
1,832
Male Population
954
Female Population
878
Sex Ratio
920.34
Area
155 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Nearest Town Distance
34 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
841408
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bankat at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,832 people, 155 hectares of reported area and Siwan as the nearest town reference for Bankat, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictSiwan
CD BlockBhagwanpur Hat
Gram PanchayatMohammadpur
  • Bankat falls under Bhagwanpur Hat Block in Siwan district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 231815.
  • The record lists 1,832 people living in 341 households.
  • The reported village area is 155 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Siwan.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density1,181.94 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.37 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.08%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82%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 231815, Mohammadpur Gram Panchayat and Bhagwanpur Hat CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
218
Sub-district Census Code
01235
Village Census Code
231815
CD Block Code
0223
Gram Panchayat Code
16
CD Block Name
Bhagwanpur Hat
Gram Panchayat Name
Mohammadpur

Location and Distance

Siwan is the nearest town listed for Bankat, about 34 km away. Siwan is listed as the district headquarters at about 34 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhagwanpur Hat
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Siwan
Distance from District Headquarter
34 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
34 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Siwan
Distance within State/UT
34 km
Nearest Town
Siwan
Distance from Nearest Town
34 km
Total Geographical Area
155 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,832 people in 341 households, with 954 male residents and 878 female residents. The average household size is 5.37, and SC share is 14.08% and ST share is 0% for Bankat. Population density works out to about 1,181.94 people per sq km.

Total Households
341
Total Population
1,832
Male Population
954
Female Population
878
Sex Ratio
920.34
Average Household Size
5.37
SC Population
258
SC Male Population
147
SC Female Population
111
SC Population Share
14.08
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankat list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

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 All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.55 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bankat include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bankat include 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bankat is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 3 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Bankat show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 122 hectares and irrigated land is 100 hectares (82% 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
20.25
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1.55 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.1 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
122.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
100.0
Canals Area In Hectares
95 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bankat

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 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, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Punjab National Bank 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
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 841408 Siwan Bhagwanpur Hat Bhagwanpur Hat Bhagwanpur Bhagwanpur, Chapra Sadar, Siwan, Bihar, 841408
State Bank of India ATM 841408 Siwan Bhagwanpur Hat Bhagwanpur Hat Malmali Chapra Road Purani Bazar, Siwan, Bihar, 841408
State Bank of India ATM 841408 Siwan Bhagwanpur Hat Bhagwanpur Hat Near Durgamandir Purani Bazar, Malmali Chapra Road, Siwan, Bihar, 841408

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 Bhagwanpur Hat Block of Siwan district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Siwan district.

Which state is Bankat village in?

Bankat village is in Bihar.

Which block is Bankat under?

Bankat comes under Bhagwanpur Hat 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 231815.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankat under?

Bankat is listed under Mohammadpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bhagwanpur Hat.

What is the population of Bankat village?

The village record lists 1,832 people and 341 households for Bankat.

How many households are in Bankat village?

The village record lists 341 households for Bankat.

What is the male and female population of Bankat?

The record lists 954 male residents and 878 female residents for Bankat.

What is the sex ratio of Bankat village?

The sex ratio of Bankat is 920.34 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankat village?

The reported geographical area of Bankat is 155 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankat village?

The approximate population density of Bankat is 1,181.94 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 Siwan, about 34 km away.

How far is Bankat from the district headquarters?

Bankat is about 34 km from Siwan, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankat from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankat is about 10 km from Bhagwanpur Hat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankat?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bankat.

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

For Bankat, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 122 hectares and irrigated land is 100 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.