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| name = Banmankhi subdivision<br />
| settlement_type = Subdivision<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|25.8934687|87.1984159|display=inline,title}}<br />
| pushpin_map = India Bihar#India<br />
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Bihar, India<br />
| subdivision_type = Country<br />
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}<br />
| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bihar]]<br />
| subdivision_type2 = District<br />
| subdivision_name2 = [[Purnia district|Purnia]]<br />
| seat_type = Headquarters<br />
| seat = [[Banmankhi]]<br />
| area_total_km2 = 348.70<br />
| population_total = 321079<br />
| population_as_of = 2011<br />
| population_density_km2 = auto<br />
| demographics_type1 = Languages<br />
| demographics1_title1 = Official<br />
| demographics1_info1 = Hindi, Urdu<br />
| demographics1_title2 = Regional <br />
| demographics1_info2 = [[Maithili language|Maithili]]<br />
| timezone1 = IST<br />
| utc_offset1 = +5:30<br />
| postal_code_type = PIN<br />
| postal_code = 854202<br />
| registration_plate = BR-11<br />
}}<br />
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'''Banmankhi subdivision''' is an administrative subdivision in the [[Purnia district|Purnia]] of [[Bihar]], India. Its administrative headquarters is the town of [[Banmankhi]]. It is one of four subdivisions in Purnia district and consists predominantly of rural areas along with the main town of Banmankhi Bazar.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=District Census Handbook Purnia: Primary Census Abstract (PCA) / Part B (Village & Town-wise PCA) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/303/download/862/DH_2011_1009_PART_B_DCHB_PURNIA.pdf |publisher=Census of India |accessdate=29 August 2025}}</ref><br />
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==Geography==<br />
Banmankhi subdivision lies in the fertile plains of north-eastern Bihar. The area is mostly flat, with alluvial soils and several small rivers and streams contributing to seasonal flooding during the monsoon. According to the Central Ground Water Board, the subdivision has multiple aquifers recharged by surface water.<ref>{{cite web |title=District Profile – Purnea |url=https://www.cgwb.gov.in/old_website/District_Profile/Bihar/Purnea.pdf |publisher=Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) |accessdate=29 August 2025}}</ref><ref name="censusindia_858">{{cite web |title=District Census Handbook Purnia: Village and Town Directory (Part A) |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/302/download/858/DH_2011_1009_PART_A_DCHB_PURNIA.pdf |publisher=Census of India |accessdate=29 August 2025}}</ref><br />
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==Administration==<br />
The subdivision is administered from [[Banmankhi]] town. It includes the following community development block:<ref>{{cite web |title=Subdivision & Blocks |url=https://purnea.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/ |publisher=Purnea District Administration (NIC) |accessdate=29 August 2025}}</ref><br />
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* [[Banmankhi (community development block)|Banmankhi]] — Block headquarters: Banmankhi.<br />
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Administrative offices including the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) are located at the headquarters.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sub Division Level Officers – Purnea District |url=https://purnea.nic.in/divisions/sub-division-level-officers-en/ |publisher=Purnea District Administration (NIC) |accessdate=29 August 2025}}</ref><br />
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==Demographics==<br />
According to the 2011 Census, Banmankhi subdivision has an area of 348.70 km² and a population of 321,079, with 167,938 males and 153,141 females. The population of children aged 0–6 was 64,261. Scheduled Castes number 63,997 and Scheduled Tribes 18,191.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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The effective literacy rate for the population aged 7 and above is approximately 50.15%, and the sex ratio is about 912 females per 1,000 males.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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==Economy==<br />
The economy of Banmankhi subdivision is primarily agricultural. Most residents work as cultivators or agricultural labourers. Small-scale household industries and local markets (haats) in Banmankhi Bazar support trade and supply of agricultural goods. Industrial development is limited, with banking and commercial services concentrated in the town.<ref name="censusindia_858"/><br />
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==Transport==<br />
Banmankhi subdivision is served by roads and rail. Banmankhi Junction connects the town to the East Central Railway network. District roads and nearby national and state highways link the villages to the subdivision headquarters. Public buses and local transport provide access to surrounding areas.<ref>{{cite web |title=System map / Important stations – East Central Railway (Samastipur Division) |url=https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1467613236808-system%20map%28final%29.pdf |publisher=East Central Railway, Indian Railways |accessdate=29 August 2025}}</ref><ref name="censusindia_858"/><br />
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==Education and public services==<br />
The subdivision has numerous primary and middle schools across villages, while secondary and senior secondary schools are located in larger villages and Banmankhi Bazar. Health services include primary health centres and sub-health centres. Civic amenities such as post offices, drinking water, and electricity are detailed in the district census handbook.<ref name="censusindia_858"/><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Bihar]]<br />
* [[Purnia district]]<br />
* [[Banmankhi]]<br />
* [[Banmankhi (community development block)|Banmankhi block]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://purnea.nic.in/ Official website of Purnia district]<br />
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