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★ District of West Bengal ★

Bankura

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Area · — km²
Population · 35,96,674
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bankura — district of West Bengal

Bankura is a district in West Bengal. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Bankura

Terracotta handicrafts, ancient temples, and the historic Bishnupur style of architecture.

District HQ
Bankura

Must-visit places in Bankura

temple

Bishnupur Raj Rajeshwari Temple

A notable terracotta temple showcasing the distinctive Bishnupur architectural style of the region.

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    Jor Bangla Temple

    An ancient temple in Bishnupur famous for its unique double-curved roof architecture and terracotta work.

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Then & Now

Bankura district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
32,96,901
Census 2011 baseline
+14.6%
Population · 2026
37,77,296
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
7,01,159
Census 2011 baseline
-45.6%
Households · 2026
3,81,631
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,832 villages

Bankura district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
16,85,777Census 2011
Female population
16,11,124Census 2011
Sex ratio
956 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
7,01,159Census 2011
SC population
11,05,653Census 2011
ST population
3,65,380Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
37,77,296+14.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,81,631RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
13,56,914Census 2011
Cultivators
2,36,851Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,00,780Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
34,19,193 / 45,69,42375% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bankura district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
148 of 3,832 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Temple· 26
  • School· 10
  • Hospital· 8
  • College· 6
  • High school· 5
  • PHC· 5

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Bankura district.

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All 22 mandals of Bankura

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3832 villages · 190 GPs
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Top villages in Bankura

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bankura

How many mandals and villages are in Bankura district?

Bankura district has 22 mandals and 3,832 revenue villages across 190 gram panchayats in West Bengal.

Where is the headquarters of Bankura district?

The district headquarters of Bankura is —.

What is the pincode of Bankura district?

Bankura district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Bankura may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bankura fall under?

Bankura district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bankura district?

Bankura district had a population of 35,96,674 per the 2011 Census, across 3,832 villages.

When was Bankura district formed?

Bankura district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bankura district?

Major rivers in Bankura district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Bankura

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