Banmankhi Bazar

Banmankhi Bazar is a town and a notified area in Purnia district in the state of Bihar, India.

Banmankhi Bazar
Town
Banmankhi Bazar Location in Bihar, India
Coordinates: 25.8833°N 87.1833°E / 25.8833; 87.1833
Country	India
State	Bihar
District	Purnia
Population  (2001)
• Total	25,183
Languages
• Official	Maithili, Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Lok Sabha constituency	Purnia
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Banmankhi

Geography

Banmankhi is situated 32 km away from Purnea, the district town.

Banmankhi is a Sub-division.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Banmankhi Bazar had a population of 25,183. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Banmankhi Bazar has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Economy

Banmankhi Bazar is well known for a sugar manufacturing facility, but it is currently not functioning and is closed. The facility provided employment to many persons.

Education

Private:Jeevan Jyoti resi. High school Saraswati Shishu Mandir Sant Paul's Mission School for primary and middle schooling, Tender Heart Public School. Public: Sumrit High school: 6-10+2(co-ed) MatuRam Kanya Uccha Vidyalaya: 6-10 (female), G. L. M. College: Higher Education (co-ed), J.C. Science College

Transportation

Road

Banmankhi is connected with Purnia, Madhepura, Saharsa and Dhamdaha (Subdivision of Purnia District) through highway. The town is served by NH 231.

Railway

Banmankhi Junction is a railway station of Banmankhi. It lies between Barauni-Katihar, Saharsa and Purnia sections of East Central Railway. This station is connected to Purnia, Katihar, Saharsa, Patna, Kolkata, Darbhanga, Delhi, Amritsar and Ranchi.

References

1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.