Quick answer
Bankatia is a gram panchayat in Pali block of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 66779, PIN code 273404). It has 2 villages: Banglakhore, Bankatia. The Gram Pradhan is Geeta Devi. It is in Khajani assembly constituency (MLA: Shriram Chauhan, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Laxmikant Pappu Nishad). It is about 42 km south-west of Gorakhpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Maghar (31 km).
About Bankatia Gram Panchayat
Bankatia (बनकटिया) Gram Panchayat is in Pali block, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Sahjanwa tehsil; the district falls in the Gorakhpur Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 66779.
The panchayat has 2 revenue villages (Banglakhore and Bankatia). They share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.
From Gorakhpur headquarters, Bankatia is about 42 km away to the south-west (straight-line distance). It’s about 6.0 km south-west of the middle of Pali block. The nearest railway station is Maghar, about 31 km away.
Bankatia is one of 68 gram panchayats in Pali block and 1,351 in Gorakhpur district. For elections, Bankatia falls in the Khajani Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Sahjanwa tehsil.
Bankatia at a glance
| Name | Bankatia / बनकटिया |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 66779 |
| Block | Pali |
| Tehsil | Sahjanwa |
| District | Gorakhpur |
| Division | Gorakhpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Khajani |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Sant Kabir Nagar |
| Gram Pradhan | Geeta Devi |
| MLA | Shriram Chauhan (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 273404, 273402 |
| Coordinates | 26.4754° N, 83.0933° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Dharmendra Kumar |
Map of Bankatia
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Bankatia LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J2-74C-CK9J. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Bankatia Gram Panchayat
Bankatia Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Banglakhore | बंगलाखोर | 185184 |
| Bankatia | बनकटिया | 185185 |
Population of Bankatia
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Gorakhpur district, which Bankatia is part of:
| Rural population | 36,04,766 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,54,999 |
| Rural literacy rate | 68.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 960 |
| Rural SC population share | 23.6% |
| Rural work participation | 30.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Gorakhpur district, where Bankatia is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Gorakhpur |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 68.8% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 42.8% |
| Institutional births | 91.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 67.7% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 29.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 52.9% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 66.8% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 69.6% |
| Households with electricity | 94.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 17.9% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Gorakhpur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Terracotta. If you work in this trade in Bankatia, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Bankatia mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Bankatia is run by its elected Gram Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) sent by the Pali block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Bankatia | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Bankatia / Pali | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Sahjanwa Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Pali | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Pali | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Sahjanwa | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Gorakhpur | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Gorakhpur | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Bankatia Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Bankatia is Geeta Devi. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Khajani
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 89,751 |
| Vote share | 45.5% |
| Winning margin | 37,271 |
| Runner-up | Rupawati Beldar |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Sant Kabir Nagar
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,98,695 |
| Vote share | 45.7% |
| Winning margin | 92,170 |
| Runner-up | Pravin Kumar Nishad |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Bankatia Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Bankatia is Geeta Devi; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Dharmendra Kumar.
| Postal address | Bankatiya Post Baisala, 273404 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 6 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Bankatia before you go.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Bankatia
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 45%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
5 of the 11 ward members of Bankatia are women (45%, about the same as the block's 46%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 4 candidates stood for Pradhan in Bankatia, a seat reserved for Other Backward Class women. Sona Devi won with 41% of the votes, 67 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Other Backward Class women | Sona Devi | 41%, won by 67 votes |
| 2015 | Scheduled Castes | Surati | 53% |
| 2010 | Unreserved | Ram Chandra | – |
| 2005 | Unreserved | Dharameer | – |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Bankatia
In panchayat elections, voters of Bankatia vote at the polling centre listed below, as notified by the State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh. Polling centres are usually set up in government school buildings, so this list also points you to public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Banakatiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला बनकटिया |
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.
How Bankatia scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 57.0/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Bankatia scored 57.0 out of 100, ranking 25th of 59 panchayats in Pali block (slightly ahead of the block average of 55.0). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Bankatia does best on “Good governance” (74.4) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (29.7). That 45-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Pali block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Bankatia
Schools in Bankatia, going by the records we have:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Banakatiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला बनकटिया | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Bankatia come under the block education officer (BEO) of Pali. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Bankatia
If someone in Bankatia needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Gorakhpur and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bankatia
The PIN code for Bankatia is most likely 273404, served by Kuri Bazar Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuri Bazar | Post Office | 273404 | 0.5 km |
| Barpar | Post Office | 273402 | 0.8 km |
| Barpar Mafi | Post Office | 273409 | 1.6 km |
Bank branches near Bankatia
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | Maniram | CBIN0284669 | 5.8 km |
| Fino Payments Bank | Medical Collage-rapti Nagar | FINO0001576 | 5.8 km |
| Jana Small Finance Bank | Gorakhpur | JSFB0003132 | 5.8 km |
| State Bank of India | Fertilizer Township | SBIN0001873 | 5.8 km |
| State Bank of India | Sihorawa | SBIN0008218 | 5.8 km |
See all bank branches in Pali block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Bankatia
The easiest way to reach Bankatia by train is via Maghar, about 31 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Pali and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 46 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur headquarters | District | 42 km | south-west |
| Pali block (centre) | Block | 6.0 km | south-west |
| Maghar (MHH) | Railway Station | 31 km | north |
| Sihapar (SIPR) | Railway Station | 32 km | north |
| Khalilabad (KLD) | Railway Station | 33 km | north |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 46 km | north-east |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 97 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Bankatia is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 5.8 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 31 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Rail access is limited: the nearest station is about 31 km away (Maghar), farther than for 97% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 5.8 km away, farther than the Pali block average of 5.0 km. There's a post office within about 0.5 km.
Places near Bankatia
The Gram Panchayats closest to Bankatia, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banauli | Pali | 0.6 km | north-east |
| Panika | Pali | 0.7 km | north-east |
| Bhainsala | Campierganj | 0.8 km | south-east |
| Bhaisla | Pali | 1.0 km | east |
| Semradadhri | Pali | 1.3 km | west |
| Bhuwa Sahid | Pali | 1.3 km | south |
| Niwarhar | Pali | 1.4 km | north-west |
| Manjhria | Pali | 1.4 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Pali
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Bankatia or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Sahjanwa Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Gorakhpur, Tehsil Sahjanwa and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Pali block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Pali Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Bankatia gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Pali block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Bankatia
Households in Bankatia can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Pali block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Pali block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Pali block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Pali block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Pali block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Pali block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Bankatia
- Elevation
- 81 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,029 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Bankatia sits about 81 metres above sea level, close to the Gorakhpur district average of 85 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Bankatia gets roughly 1,000 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 9 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Bankatia
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 81%
- Tree cover 12%
- Built-up land 6.3%
- Grass and scrub 0.9%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 81% of the land within roughly 2 km of Bankatia under crops, 6% built up and 12% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Bankatia Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
Geeta Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Bankatia Gram Panchayat; phone 7258063477 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bankatia?
Sona Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bankatia with 392 votes (41% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Geeta Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
Bankatia Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Banglakhore and Bankatia.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Bankatia reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bankatia was reserved for Other Backward Class women. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (Scheduled Castes). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Bankatia?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bankatia beat the runner-up by 67 votes (7.0% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 955 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Bankatia before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bankatia went to Surati (2015), Ram Chandra (2010) and Dharameer (2005). We matched these older results to today’s panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.
What was the voter turnout in Bankatia in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Bankatia was 69% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
Bankatia Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women (45%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Bankatia?
Dharmendra Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Bankatia; phone 9936068100 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 7 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Bankatia.
Which assembly constituency does Bankatia come under?
Bankatia comes under the Khajani Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Bankatia?
The MLA for Khajani is Shriram Chauhan (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 89,751 votes (45.5%) and won by 37,271 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bankatia in?
Bankatia is in the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Bankatia?
The Member of Parliament for Sant Kabir Nagar is Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,98,695 votes (45.7%) and won by 92,170 votes.
What is the LGD code of Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Bankatia Gram Panchayat is 66779. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Bankatia?
Addresses in Bankatia usually carry one of these PIN codes: 273404, 273402. The nearest post office is Kuri Bazar (PIN 273404), about 0.5 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Bankatiya Post Baisala, 273404.
What is the DIGIPIN of Bankatia?
The DIGIPIN for Bankatia is 2J2-74C-CK9J. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Bankatia from Gorakhpur?
Bankatia is about 42 km south-west of Gorakhpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Pali block, it is about 6.0 km south-west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Bankatia?
The nearest railway station to Bankatia is Maghar (MHH), about 31 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Sihapar (SIPR), 32 km; Khalilabad (KLD), 33 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Bankatia?
The nearest airport to Bankatia is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 46 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 97 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Bankatia, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Bankatia is Central Bank of India, Maniram (IFSC CBIN0284669), roughly 5.8 km away. Other branches nearby: Fino Payments Bank, Medical Collage-rapti Nagar (IFSC FINO0001576) and Jana Small Finance Bank, Gorakhpur (IFSC JSFB0003132). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Bankatia?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Bankatia: Prathamik Pathashala Banakatiya.
Which schools are there in Bankatia?
There is 1 government school building on record in Bankatia: Prathamik Pathashala Banakatiya. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Bankatia?
The closest gram panchayats to Bankatia, as the crow flies, are Banauli (0.6 km), Panika (0.7 km), Bhainsala (0.8 km), Bhaisla (1.0 km) and Semradadhri (1.3 km).
How can I complain about work in Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Pali block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Bankatia get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Gorakhpur and Tehsil Sahjanwa, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Sahjanwa Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Bankatia?
In Bankatia, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Bankatia?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Bankatia, the Lekhpal of Sahjanwa tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Bankatia?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Pali block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Pali verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Bankatia?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Gorakhpur, block Pali and panchayat Bankatia to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Pali block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Bankatia meet?
The Gram Sabha of Bankatia must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Bankatia?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Pali block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Bankatia is in the Khajani assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bankatia Gram Panchayat?
Bankatia Gram Panchayat scored 57.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 25th of 59 panchayats in Pali block.
What is the altitude of Bankatia above sea level?
Bankatia is about 81 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 9 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Bankatia get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bankatia gets about 1,030 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bankatia?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Bankatia, the land is 81% cropland, 12% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
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