Bankra is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

Bankra is located at 22.63°N, 88.3°W. It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 feet).

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Bankra had a total population of 63,957 of which 33,079 (52%) were males and 30,878 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 8,911. The total number of literates in Bankra was 41,560 (75.50% of the population over 6 years).Minority Muslim community over 70% in this town. Bankra was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.

Languages

India census, Bankra had a population of 48,403. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transport

Makardaha Road is the artery of the town.

Bus

Private Bus

Mini Bus

CTC Bus

Bus Routes Without Numbers

Train

Dasnagar, Dansi and Bankra Nayabaz railway station are the nearest railway stations.