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Bānkura, India

West Bengal · India

Bānkura is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 133,966. Elevation: 308 ft (94 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
133,966 Population 50/sq mi density
308 ft Elevation 94 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population133,966
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density50/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units53,586
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Population133,966
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Coordinates23.2324°, 87.0716°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Bānkura

Bānkura is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 133,966. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet (94 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bānkura has a population of 133,966 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 2,657.2 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

133,966
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
2,657.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bānkura vs India Average

The median household income in Bānkura is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Bānkura vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare14
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bānkura is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 53,586 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units53,586

Property Tax

Climate in Bānkura

Bānkura has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1519 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.4°C / 61°F 5.9° / 26.8° 13.2
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 7.7° / 32.4° 24.6
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 13.8° / 38.3° 35.4
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 19.5° / 43.4° 41.8
May 31.5°C / 89°F 22.6° / 43.1° 164.6
Jun 31.1°C / 88°F 25° / 41.7° 181.6
Jul 29°C / 84°F 24.8° / 34.9° 261.9
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 33.5° 325.0
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 23.3° / 32.7° 292.1
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 17.4° / 31.6° 141.6
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 12.1° / 29° 11.6
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 6.5° / 26.6° 25.7
Bānkura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area2,657.2 sq mi (6,882.0 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates23.2324°N, 87.0716°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 18 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 17 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 100 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 145 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 64 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 23 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 164 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 240 km
2019 Fani Category 2 182 km
2009 Aila Category 1 215 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 89°F (31°C) 1.1 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 7.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 10.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bānkura has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 67°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bānkura

Institution Type Founded Website
Bankura Unnayani Institute of Engineering College

Radio Stations near Bānkura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Bānkura

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
public library0.0
বাঁকুড়া জেলা গ্ৰন্থাগার0.0

Hotels in Bānkura

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atithya Lodge
Temptations Hotel Food

Monuments in Bānkura

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jainagar Atchala

Clinics in Bānkura

11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anamoy Nursing Home
Bankura Nursing Home
City Nursing Home,Bankura
Cure Hospital
Dr S B Roy Memorial Nursing Home
Dr. Manik Chandra Nandys Nursing Home
Dr. R. B. Sarkar Memorial Nursing Home
ECHS Polyclinic
Jibandeep Nursing Home
Life Line Nursing Home, Bankura
Sourin Eye Clinic and Nursing Home

Train Stations in Bānkura

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bankura Jn.
Bheduasol
Bikna
Chhatna
Jhantipahari
Nobanda

Bus Stations in Bānkura

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bankura Private Bus Terminal
Bankura SBSTC Bus Depot
বাঁকুড়া বেসরকারী বাস টার্মিনাস
সরকারি বাস টার্মিনাস

Gas Stations in Bānkura

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1417303456
Petrol pump

Banks in Bānkura

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SBI, Bankura Main Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Bānkura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bānkura

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force StationMedium Airport
Burnpur AirportSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bānkura

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
kenduadihi post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bānkura

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ADI MADHYA KENDUADIHI SARBAJONIN KALI MANDIR
BAJRANGBALI HANUMANJI TEMPLE
BATTALA KALI TEMPLE
BHABATARINI KALI TEMPLE
Chandmaridanga Kali Temple
DURGA TEMPLE
HARI MANDIR
hindu temple
KALI TEMPLE
Katjuridanga Mor Kali Temple
Kenduadihi Durga Mandir
Kenduadihi Sarbajanin Durga Mandir
KENDUADIHI SARBAJANIN KALI MANDIR
LORD SHIVA TEMPLE
Mahamaya Kunja Durga Mandir
MILAN PALLY DURGA MANDIR
Milanpally Shiv MANDIR
Natun Chati Railgate Sarbajanin Kalibari
PANABANANDAPALLY KALI TEMPLE
Raksha Kali
RAMMOHAN PALLY KALI TEMPLE
sahanapally sarbajanin Durga Mandir
SANKAT MOCHAN MANDIR
SHREEPALLY 1 DURGA MANDIR
SRI RUDRA AND HANUMAN MANDIR

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bānkura

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 14
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 13
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bānkura

What is the population of Bānkura?

Bānkura has a population of 133,966 residents and is located in India. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 2,657.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bānkura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bānkura?

Bānkura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

How is the job market in Bānkura?

The unemployment rate in Bānkura is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bānkura?

The median home value in Bānkura is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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