Location & Surroundings
Banka is a settlement in Jharkhand, India, at 220 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Majhiaon Kalan, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 805 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Muirpur Airport, 67 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
24° 15' 38" N, 83° 40' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 220 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,556 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:55
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,003.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.36 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.2 | 3.9 | 204 | 85 | 1,003.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 2.8 | 191 | 88 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.1 | 153 | 89 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 3.0 | 268 | 63 | 1,007.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 15 | 491.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 3.1 | 321 | 82 | 1,005.6 | 0.23 / 0.36 | 1 | 566.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 252 | 88 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 248 | 93 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 287 | 65 | 1,008.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 25 | 490.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.0 | 2.2 | 285 | 77 | 1,007.5 | 0.67 / 0.73 | 0 | 561.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 251 | 87 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 234 | 94 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.3 | 3.6 | 285 | 62 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 490.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.5 | 2.6 | 291 | 74 | 1,008.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 49 | 502.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banka?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 30.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banka today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Banka?
Local time is 02:55. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30).
What type of place is Banka?
Banka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banka?
DEM 220 m.
Where is Banka located?
It is at 24.26054, 83.68096 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banka in?
It is in India.