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99.92% villages have a bank outlet within 5 km

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: 99.92% villages have a bank outlet within 5 km (GS3 · Banking, 30 March 2026)

What happened

  • 99.92% of villages have a branch, BC or IPPB outlet within 5 km [PIB].

Background

  • The Jan Dhan Darshak app monitors it on GIS [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Access is nearly done; usage is the next problem.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Indian economy: mobilisation of resources, banking and inclusive growth

  1. As per PIB (2026-03-30): 99.92% of villages have a branch, BC or IPPB outlet within 5 km.
  2. Access is nearly done; usage is the next problem.
Quotable data point

99.92% of villages have a branch, BC or IPPB outlet within 5 km.

PIB: Banking outlets coverage, 30 Mar 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Jan Dhan Darshak.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Village coverage within 5 km by banking outlets

Answer (c) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: Banking outlets coverage, 30 Mar 2026

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