Banmankhi
Banmankhi is a town in Purnia district of Bihar state, India. It is the biggest assembly constituency in the district.
Banmankhi | |
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Town | |
  Banmankhi Location in Bihar, India  Banmankhi Banmankhi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 25°53′0″N 87°11′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Purnia |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Body | Banmankhi Nagar Panchayat |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 60,987 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Maithili, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 854202 |
| Telephone code | 06467 |
| Vehicle registration | BR11 |
| Nearest city | Purnia |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Purnia |
| Climate | 23-38 (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 38 °C (100 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 23 °C (73 °F) |
Geography
Banmankhi is located at an elevation of 37 m above mean sea level.
The town was famous for its sugar mills in the past but now it is most famous for cattle, where nearly 1,000 such as buffalo, cow, goat and many pet animals are for sale. Places of tourist interest include Prahalad Khamb (an ancient history about why Indians celebrate Holy festivals,) Maharshi Mehi asharam (including the birthplace and Maditation Ashram) andt Kajha Kothi, Kali Bari Mandir, Railway Matha Asthan. This place is known for its festival in holy time.
Location
NH 107 passes through Banmankhi. The nearest railway access point is Banmankhi Junction Railway Station. The nearest airports are Patna Airport and Bagdogra Airport. Purnea Airport (ICAO: VEPU) is located near Banmankhi.