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Coordinates: 24.88° N 86.92° E

Banka
Banka
State  - District(s)	Bihar  - Banka
Coordinates	24.88° N 86.92° E
Area  - Elevation	- 79 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	35,416  -

Banka is a city and a municipality in Banka district in the state of Bihar, India.

[edit] Geography

Banka is located at 24.88° N 86.92° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 79 metres (259 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Banka had a population of 35,416. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Banka has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Banka

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Category:Cities and towns in Bihar