Population > 2000  The total number of banking outlets can be viewed in terms of Bank Branches, Business Correspondents (BCs) and Other Modes. For villages with population of more than 2,000 there has been a considerable increase in the number of BCs.
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.