Banmankhi Bazar
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| Banmankhi Bazar | |
| — town — | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District(s) | Purnia |
| Parliamentary constituency | Purnia |
| Assembly constituency | Banmankhi |
| Population | 25,183 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Banmankhi Bazar is a town and a notified area in Purnia district in the state of Bihar, India.
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[edit] Geography
Banmankhi is situated 32 km away from Purnea, the district town.
Banmankhi is a Sub-division.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] 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.
[edit] Economy
Banmankhi Bazar is famous for a sugar manufacturing facility, but it is currently not functioning and is closed. The facility provided employment to many persons.
[edit] Education
Private: Sant Paul's Mission School is one of the best school for primary and middle schooling. Public: Sumrit High school: 6-10 (co-ed) most popular school in banmankhi the students of the school is very talented and laborious, MatuRam Kanya Uccha Vidyalaya: 6-10 (female), G. L. M. College: Higher Education (co-ed), J.C. Science College
[edit] Specialty
The famous pillar of Prahalada (Son of Hiranyakashyapa) is situated here. The Pillar is said to be growing in size! Currently, a temple has been built near the pillar. The idol in the temple is built from a single piece of stone. The temple celebrates Holika-dahan every year. This occasion attracts a large crowd.
Banmankhi also hosts the Ashram of Swami Maharshi Mehi Maharaj. The Ashram is around 2 km away from the Banmankhi Bus-stand. The Ashram hosts satsang on regular basis. The place is marked by immense tranquility and natural beauty. The residents of the Ashram also carry out farming on the premise.
The famous Lord Shiva temple (Dhimeshwar Nath Mandir) is situated in Dhima, Banmankhi. Dhimeshwar Nath Mandir is very famous in the area. Every Sunday a large number of devotees come to the temple to offer their prayers to the deities. There are seven ponds around the temple, which have been offered to god by various devotees. Also, the premise has a public inn, which is frequently used to marriage purposes by the citizens. Every year, around Shivaratri, a huge fair is organized near the temple. The fair still is of very old styles with small hawkers and earthen toys!
[edit] Entertainment
Banmankhi has around 2-3 Cinema halls: Saraswati Talkies, Ganesh Talkies, etc. Along with that, youngester also engage in cricket matches. Like Saran Agarwal, Suraj Keshri, Kunal & more.
[edit] Places to see
Maharshi Mehi Maharaj Ashram, Pillar of Prahlad and Mandir, Dhimeshwar Nath Mandir, Durga Mandir, Sugar Mill,etc
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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