There was a steep rise from mere 703 BC outlets (year ended March, 2010) to close to 19,000 BC outlets (year ended March, 2012). BIS central bankers’ speeches  5  b. Population < 2000  For villages with population less than 2000, the number of BCs registered a sharp growth.
However, the RRBs failed in achieving the set target for BC outlets for the year ended March, 2013. 3. Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account  It is observed that most of the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts (BSBDA) were opened through branches.