Town in Bihar, India
Banmankhi Bazar is a town and a notified area in Purnia district in the state of Bihar, India.
Geography
Banmankhi is situated 32 km away from Purnea, the district town.
Banmankhi is a Sub-division.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Banmankhi Bazar had a population of 25,183. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Banmankhi Bazar has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 64% of the males and 36% of females literate. 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Banmankhi Bazar is well known for a sugar manufacturing facility, but it is currently not functioning and is closed. The facility provided employment to many persons.
Education
Private:Jeevan Jyoti resi. High school
Saraswati Shishu Mandir
Sant Paul's Mission School for primary and middle schooling,
Tender Heart Public School.
Public:
Sumrit High school: 6-10+2(co-ed)
MatuRam Kanya Uccha Vidyalaya: 6-10 (female),
G. L. M. College: Higher Education (co-ed),
J.C. Science College
Transportation
Road
Banmankhi is connected with Purnia, Madhepura, Saharsa and Dhamdaha (Subdivision of Purnia District) through highway. The town is served by
NH 231.
Railway
Banmankhi Junction is a railway station of Banmankhi. It lies between Barauni-Katihar, Saharsa and Purnia sections of East Central Railway. This station is connected to Purnia, Katihar, Saharsa, Patna, Kolkata, Darbhanga, Delhi, Amritsar and Ranchi.
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