| Coordinates | 22.60860°N 88.279686°E |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Population total | 63,957 |
| Population as of | 2011 |
| Official | Hindi, Bengali, English, Santali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 711403 |
| Registration plate | WB |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Sreerampur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Domjur |
| Website | howrah.gov.in |
Bankra is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1]
Geography
Bankra is located at 22.6029°N 88.2775°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 feet).
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Bankra had a total population of 63,957 of which 33,079 (52%) were males and 30,878 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 8,911. The total number of literates in Bankra was 41,560 (75.50% of the population over 6 years).Minority Muslim community over 70% in this town .[3]
Bankra was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.[4]
As of 2001 India census,[5] Bankra had a population of 48,403. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Languages
Bankra is linguistically diverse, but Hindi is the dominant language of the region and is widely used in daily communication. Bengali is also commonly spoken, especially among migrant communities. In addition, a few other languages such as Santali and Kurukh spoken by certain tribals. Languages like Magahi are used in local traders, reflecting the area's cultural and occupational diversity. [6]
Transport
Makardaha Road is the artery of the town.
Moukhali Road
Bus
Private Bus
- 63 Domjur - Howrah Station
- E43 Dihibhursut - Howrah Station
- E44 Rampur - Howrah Station
- E53 Narit - Howrah Station
- L3 Jhikhira/Muchighata - Howrah Station
Mini Bus
- 16 Domjur - Howrah Station
- 27 Bankra - Park Circus
- 31 Makardaha - Khidirpur
- 34 Purash - Howrah Station
- 35 Hantal - Howrah Station
CTC Bus
- C11/1 Munsirhat - Howrah Station
Bus Routes Without Numbers
- Pancharul - Howrah Station
- Udaynarayanpur - Howrah Station
- Rajbalhat - Howrah Station
- Tarakeswar - Howrah Station
Train
Dasnagar, Dansi and Bankra Nayabaz railway station are the nearest railway stations.
Educational Institutions
Government School
- Bankra Islamia High School
- Bankra Badamtala Girls High School
- Bankra Mishrapara Primary School [7]
Private School
- Kishalaya Children Centre For Elementari Education
- Muktadhara Shishupatha Bhaban School
- St. Francis Assisi School School
- Nava Vibha Hindi Vidyalay School
References
- ^ "District-wise list of stautory towns". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bankra
- ^ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011". Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh. Census of India 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived 2004-06-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "language.census.gov.in/viewFlipBook?book_type=Atlas&folder_name=2011_WB&title=Language%20Atlas%20West%20Bengal%202011#page/18/mode/2up"
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