Banka district, Administrative district in Bhagalpur division, India
Banka district spans 3,020 square kilometers in southeastern Bihar, bordering Godda district of Jharkhand state to the east and south.
The district gained independence from Bhagalpur administration on February 21, 1991, marking a new chapter in local governance and regional development.
Hindu temples, educational institutions, and agricultural communities form the social foundation of Banka, where 87 percent of residents practice Hinduism.
The district contains eleven administrative blocks, four municipalities, and twenty-three police stations serving a population of over two million inhabitants.
The Chanan River flows through Banka before joining the Ganges at Ghogha, providing irrigation to agricultural lands across multiple regions.
Location: Bhagalpur division
Capital city: Banka
Shares border with: Bhagalpur district, Dumka district
Website: http://banka.bih.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 24.88290,86.91900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41
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