Living in Bānka
Bānka is a large place in Bihar, India, home to 45,977 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 19%, #678 of 3,608), early retirees (top 30%, #1,078 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 40%, #1,420 of 3,608).
Residents45,977
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport244 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+39 km
Within 30 km150,600 people
Terrain around itabout 80 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line39.3 km
Distance to New Delhi1,050 km
Within 10 km45,977 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 35 min, sunset 12:28
See Bānka on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bānka
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 35 min and sets around 12:28; in late June it sets around 15:05.
How Bānka ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Bihar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,013 of 3,335 | #127 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #2,514 of 3,608 | #133 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #2,472 of 3,335 | #128 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #2,445 of 3,335 | #130 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,183 of 3,335 | #113 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #2,256 of 3,335 | #111 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,078 of 3,608 | #106 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 23 | #2,255 of 2,738 | #124 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #2,642 of 3,608 | #122 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,482 of 3,335 | #135 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #2,637 of 3,608 | #126 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 23 | #2,781 of 3,608 | #139 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 41 | #2,658 of 3,335 | #111 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #1,537 of 3,608 | #67 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 4 | #2,975 of 3,608 | #145 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #2,453 of 3,608 | #48 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 54 | #1,420 of 3,608 | #67 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #2,138 of 3,608 | #97 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #2,407 of 3,608 | #110 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #678 of 3,608 | #89 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 28 | #2,791 of 3,608 | #145 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 22 | #2,435 of 2,738 | #133 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Amarpur 18 km
- Purāini 30 km
- Godda 30 km
- Bhāgalpur 41 km
- Sultānganj 44 km
- Kharagpur (Bihar) 46 km
- Deoghar 49 km
- Jasidih 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.