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Banmankhi is a town in Purnia district of Bihar state, India. It is the biggest assembly constituency in the district.

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Banmankhi
Town
Banmankhi Location in Bihar, India Show map of Bihar Banmankhi Banmankhi (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 25°53′0″N 87°11′0″E
Country	India
State	Bihar
District	Purnia
Government
• Type	Nagar Parishad
• Body	Municipal Council Banmankhi
Elevation	37 m (121 ft)
Population
• Total	60,987
Languages
• Official	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 ,Darbhanga Airport and Bagdogra Airport. Purnea Airport (ICAO: VEPU) is located near Banmankhi.

See also

Chandpur Bhangaha

References

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External links

• About Banmankhi
• Satellite map of Banmankhi

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