Banka, Bihar

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Banka v • d • e Bihar • India
Banka
District(s)	Banka
Coordinates	24.88° N 86.92° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 79 m (259 ft)
Population	35,416 (2001)

Coordinates: 24.88° N 86.92° E

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.