Living in Bankra
Bankra is a large place in West Bengal, India, home to 56,273 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 3%, #107 of 3,608), expat professionals (top 4%, #122 of 3,608), digital natives (top 6%, #151 of 2,738).
Residents56,273
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport18 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+5 km
Within 30 km5,011,600 people
Sea coast41 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverGanges, 5.2 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi1,295 km
Within 10 km1,470,784 people
Greater areaGreater Kolkata, 13 km out
LandscapeGanges Delta, Indo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 45 min, sunset 12:28
See Bankra on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bankra
- The landscape belongs to the Ganges Delta.
- It is part of Greater Kolkata, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 45 min and sets around 12:28; in late June it sets around 14:54.
How Bankra 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 West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #3,262 of 3,335 | #128 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #302 of 3,608 | #35 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #2,125 of 3,335 | #97 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #1,978 of 3,335 | #97 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #3,067 of 3,335 | #106 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #2,211 of 3,335 | #80 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #3,584 of 3,608 | #132 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #173 of 2,738 | #32 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #185 of 2,471 | #33 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #164 of 2,212 | #31 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,118 of 3,608 | #55 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #251 of 2,549 | #35 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #195 of 2,006 | #31 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 21 | #571 of 946 | #15 of 51 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 72 | #364 of 3,335 | #37 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #328 of 3,608 | #26 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #201 of 2,212 | #32 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #122 of 3,608 | #29 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #351 of 3,335 | #37 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 4 | #3,566 of 3,608 | #126 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 20 | #408 of 3,608 | #69 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,513 of 3,608 | #130 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #3,565 of 3,608 | #128 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 50 | #1,555 of 3,608 | #76 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #265 of 3,608 | #34 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #3,226 of 3,608 | #96 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 88 | #107 of 3,608 | #27 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #151 of 2,738 | #27 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dumjor 4 km
- Mahiari 5 km
- Howrah 5 km
- Sānkrāil 8 km
- Chakapara 8 km
- Bāli (West Bengal) 8 km
- Kolkata 10 km
- Maheshtala 11 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.