Village code 516412

Bhankhal Village, Sihor Taluka: Map, PIN Code and Population

Bhankhal is a village in Sihor Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Bhankhal village map in Gujarat
Bhankhal village map image for Sihor Taluka, Gujarat.

Village Overview

Bhankhal is a village in Sihor Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. For Bhankhal, the population is 1,265, PIN code is 364260 and Census village code is 516412. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Bhankhal village
Village code516412
PIN code364260
Population1,265
Households225
Area852.43 ha / 8.52 sq. km / 2,106 acres
Population density148 people per sq. km
Sex ratio934 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townSihor (27 km)
Current stateGujarat
Census 2011 stateGujarat
Current districtBhavnagar
Census 2011 districtBhavnagar

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 364260. This helps users verify the postal area for Bhankhal, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Bhankhal village
PIN code364260
Post offices linked with this PINTana SO, Agiyali BO, Devgana BO, Dhundsar BO, Gundala BO, and Jambala BO
Best matching post officeTana SO (Post office)
Delivery office records9
Postal districtBhavnagar
Postal stateGujarat
Postal divisionBhavnagar Division
Postal circleGujarat Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Bhankhal comes under Bhankhal gram panchayat and Sihor C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Sihor Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluka headquarters is Sihor at 27 km. The Census district headquarters, Bhavnagar, is 37 km away.

Administrative details for Bhankhal
Current stateGujarat
Census 2011 stateGujarat
Current districtBhavnagar
Census 2011 districtBhavnagar
State code24
District code481
Taluka / Census sub-district code3856
Gram panchayat code78
C.D. Block code135
Block panchayat code135

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Bhankhal village and its household count.

Total population

1,265 residents in 225 households

Male population

654

Female population

611

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 123; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Not available in village

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Bhankhal
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Bhankhal
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadNot available in village
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeAvailable
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Bhankhal
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power24 hours per day
Winter domestic power24 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Bhankhal
Net area sown307.22 hectares
Irrigated area200 hectares
Unirrigated area107.22 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area200 hectares
Forest area151.50 hectares
Non-agricultural area3.64 hectares
Current fallow land13.35 hectares
Other fallow land237.82 hectares
Main cropCotton
Second cropPearlmillet/Bajra
Third cropSesame

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Bhankhal
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sihor, more than 10 km away.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sihor, more than 10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Sihor, more than 10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Bhankhal

Sihor (27 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Sihor is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Bhankhal
Nearest major townSihor (27 km)
Taluka headquartersSihor (27 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadNot available in village

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Taluka, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Bhankhal. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Bhankhal
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Tap Water UntreatedAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage Covered with Tiles SlabsAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath for General PublicAvailable
Rural Production Mart or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre (CSC)Available
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
Auto Modified AutosAvailable
TractorsAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluka, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bhankhal village located?

Bhankhal is located in Sihor Taluka, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Bhavnagar.

Which Taluka is Bhankhal in?

Bhankhal is in Sihor Taluka. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Bhankhal in?

District: Bhavnagar.

What is the village code of Bhankhal?

The Census village code of Bhankhal is 516412.

What is the PIN code of Bhankhal?

The PIN code reported for Bhankhal is 364260.

What is the population of Bhankhal?

Bhankhal has 1,265 residents in 225 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Bhankhal part of?

Bhankhal comes under Bhankhal gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Bhankhal?

The nearest statutory town to Bhankhal is Sihor (27 km).

Which crops are grown in Bhankhal?

The main crops reported for Bhankhal are Cotton, Pearlmillet, Bajra, and Sesame.

What land-use details are available for Bhankhal?

Land-use details for Bhankhal include net area sown: 307.22 hectares, irrigated area: 200 hectares, and unirrigated area: 107.22 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Bhankhal?

Government primary school status for Bhankhal is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Bhankhal?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Bhankhal?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Bhankhal?

The total geographical area of Bhankhal is 852.43 hectares.

How many households are in Bhankhal?

Bhankhal has 225 households as per Census 2011.

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