Bankakul is an inhabited village in Debra Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 342074, the Census 2011 record lists 1,287 people in 297 households and the reported area is 155.47 hectares. The local references include Debra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medinipur at about 40 km.
In short:
Bankakul is a village in Debra Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 342074 and 1,287 people in 297 households.
Village Code342074
Population1,287
Households297
Area155.47 hectares
Nearest TownMedinipur
Detailed village profile
Bankakul at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,287 people, 155.47 hectares of reported area and Medinipur as the nearest town reference for Bankakul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Bankakul falls under Debra Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 342074.
The record lists 1,287 people living in 297 households.
The reported village area is 155.47 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Medinipur.
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
Bankakul
Census Village Code
342074
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Debra
Sub-district Census Code
02462
CD Block
Debra
Households
297
Population
1,287
Male Population
662
Female Population
625
Sex Ratio
944.11
Area
155.47 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Medinipur
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721156
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 Density827.81 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.33 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.08%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share18.41%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share98.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bankakul in the official administrative record. Census village code 342074 and Debra CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02462
Village Census Code
342074
CD Block Code
0309
CD Block Name
Debra
Location and Distance
Medinipur is the nearest town listed for Bankakul, about 40 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Balichak
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Medinipur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town
Medinipur
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
155.47 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,287 people in 297 households, with 662 male residents and 625 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 8.08% and ST share is 18.41% for Bankakul. Population density works out to about 827.81 people per sq km.
Total Households
297
Total Population
1,287
Male Population
662
Female Population
625
Sex Ratio
944.11
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
104
SC Male Population
56
SC Female Population
48
SC Population Share
8.08
ST Population
237
ST Male Population
122
ST Female Population
115
ST Population Share
18.41
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bankakul list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Bankakul. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bankakul include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
10.25 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bankakul include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bankakul 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bankakul is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 12 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bankakul show that reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 133.07 hectares and irrigated land is 131.02 hectares (98.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.15
Net Area Sown In Hectares
133.07000000000002
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.05 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
131.01999999999998
Canals Area In Hectares
70.97 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
60.05 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
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.
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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
1
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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
3
100%
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.
Teh.midnapore(n) Bhagabanpur, P. O. Bharatpur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721156
Punjab National Bank
ATM
721156
Paschim Medinipur
Debra
Debra
Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal Po-Marhtala, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, 721156
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 Bankakul village located?
Bankakul is in Debra Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Bankakul village in?
Bankakul village is in Paschim Medinipur district.
Which state is Bankakul village in?
Bankakul village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bankakul under?
Bankakul comes under Debra Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bankakul?
The Census village code of Bankakul is 342074.
What is the population of Bankakul village?
The village record lists 1,287 people and 297 households for Bankakul.
How many households are in Bankakul village?
The village record lists 297 households for Bankakul.
What is the male and female population of Bankakul?
The record lists 662 male residents and 625 female residents for Bankakul.
What is the sex ratio of Bankakul village?
The sex ratio of Bankakul is 944.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bankakul village?
The reported geographical area of Bankakul is 155.47 hectares.
What is the population density of Bankakul village?
The approximate population density of Bankakul is 827.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bankakul?
The nearest town listed for Bankakul is Medinipur, about 40 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Bankakul?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Bankakul.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bankakul?
For Bankakul, reported agricultural commodities include Potato, net sown area is 133.07 hectares and irrigated land is 131.02 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bankakul?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bankakul. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bankakul.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Bankakul.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Bankakul.
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.