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Banka district | |
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Country | India |
State | Bihar |
Division | Bhagalpur |
Headquarters | Banka |
Government | |
• Lok Sabha constituencies | Banka |
• Vidhan Sabha constituencies | Banka, Belhar, Amarpur, Katoriya, Dhoraiya. |
Area | |
• Total | 3,020 km2 (1,170 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,034,763 |
• Density | 670/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | 58.17% |
• Sex ratio | 907 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Postal Index Number | 813101-813102 [1] |
STD Code | 06424 |
Vehicle registration | BR-51 |
Average annual precipitation | 1200 mm |
Website | banka |
Banka is one of the thirty-eight districts of the state of Bihar in India. The district headquarters of Banka is situated in Banka town. The district was established on 21 February 1991.[1]
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