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Bankheta Village

Bankheta is an inhabited village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347651, the Census 2011 record lists 270 people in 57 households and the reported area is 100.31 hectares. The local references include Arangi Gram Panchayat, Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Bankheta is a village in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347651 and 270 people in 57 households.
Village Code347651
Population270
Households57
Area100.31 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Bankheta
Census Village Code
347651
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Sub-district Census Code
02508
CD Block
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat
Arangi
Households
57
Population
270
Male Population
148
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
824.32
Area
100.31 hectares
Area
1 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822114
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Bankheta at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 270 people, 100.31 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Bankheta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
CD BlockMeral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram PanchayatARANGI
  • Bankheta falls under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347651.
  • The record lists 270 people living in 57 households.
  • The reported village area is 100.31 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density269.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.74 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share41.48%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankheta in the official administrative record. Census village code 347651, Arangi Gram Panchayat and Meral (Pipra Kalan) CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02508
Village Census Code
347651
CD Block Code
0014
CD Block Name
Meral (Pipra Kalan)
Gram Panchayat Name
Arangi

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Bankheta, about 10 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Meral
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
100.31 hectares
Area
1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 270 people in 57 households, with 148 male residents and 122 female residents. The average household size is 4.74, and SC share is 41.48% and ST share is 0% for Bankheta. Population density works out to about 269.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
57
Total Population
270
Male Population
148
Female Population
122
Sex Ratio
824.32
Average Household Size
4.74
SC Population
112
SC Male Population
67
SC Female Population
45
SC Population Share
41.48
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Bankheta list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bankheta 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
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
20 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Bankheta include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Bankheta include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Bankheta is reported as 2 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
2 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 Bankheta show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 56.81 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares (61.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
24.18 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.82
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.52 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.94 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.02 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
56.81
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
21.81 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
15 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bankheta

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
41
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 33 80%
CRM 8 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 19 46%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 9.8%
Axis Bank Limited 3 7.3%
Bank of India 2 4.9%
Punjab National Bank 2 4.9%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garwha, PIN Code- 822114, Jharkhand Nawada More, Vishunpur, Po- Nawada, Ps- Garwha Town, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Bank of Baroda ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Near Tiwari Rest House, Ranka More Bank of Baroda Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Bank of India ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Laxmi Market, Sahjina More, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Canara Bank ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Sahijana, Near Chinmiya More, Opp.police Station, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Central Bank of India ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Main Road Sri Ganesh Mall Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Jharkhand Kamal Complex, Garhwa P O, Garhwa Dist, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) 0 Laxmi Market, Sahijana More, Garhwa, Jharkhand 822114 Ranka Chowk, Garhwa Sahijna More, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Axis Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Ramna Tandwa Jharkhand 822114 Puran Cand Chowk, Tandwa, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114

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 Bankheta village located?

Bankheta is in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Bankheta village in?

Bankheta village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Bankheta village in?

Bankheta village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Bankheta under?

Bankheta comes under Meral (Pipra Kalan) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Bankheta?

The Census village code of Bankheta is 347651.

Which Gram Panchayat is Bankheta under?

Bankheta is listed under ARANGI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meral (Pipra Kalan).

What is the population of Bankheta village?

The village record lists 270 people and 57 households for Bankheta.

How many households are in Bankheta village?

The village record lists 57 households for Bankheta.

What is the male and female population of Bankheta?

The record lists 148 male residents and 122 female residents for Bankheta.

What is the sex ratio of Bankheta village?

The sex ratio of Bankheta is 824.32 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Bankheta village?

The reported geographical area of Bankheta is 100.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Bankheta village?

The approximate population density of Bankheta is 269.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Bankheta?

The nearest town listed for Bankheta is Garhwa, about 10 km away.

How far is Bankheta from the district headquarters?

Bankheta is about 8 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Bankheta from the sub-district headquarters?

Bankheta is about 8 km from Meral, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Bankheta?

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

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

For Bankheta, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 56.81 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bankheta?

The page shows 41 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bankheta. These records include 16 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.