Banmankhi Bazar

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state_name = Bihar
district = Purnia
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Banmankhi Bazar is a city and a notified area in Purnia district in the state of Bihar, India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [GR|India] 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.It is famous for its Sugar mill.

The famous pillar of Prahalada (Son of Hiranyakashyapa) is situated here.

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