Location & Surroundings
Bānka is a settlement in Bihar, India, at 89 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rafiganj, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital New Delhi is about 835 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 46 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° 54' 36" N, 84° 31' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 89 m
- Timezone Asia/Kolkata
- Time Shift GMT 5.5 (DST 5.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 573 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Phone Prefix +91
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:36
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:22
- Day length 11 h 31 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Banka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 19.2 | 1.4 | 231 | 70 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 2.6 | 302 | 45 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 463.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.0 | 276 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 496.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.9 | 248 | 59 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 1.8 | 223 | 65 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 273 | 42 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 469.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 320 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 497.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 2.0 | 250 | 60 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 1.9 | 229 | 64 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 2.5 | 282 | 42 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 467.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.7 | 329 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 495.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 2.2 | 223 | 59 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.2 | 2.5 | 223 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banka?
Now 19.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 496 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Banka today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 31m.
What is the local time in Banka?
Local time is 16:36. 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 89 m.
Where is Banka located?
It is at 24.91005, 84.52976 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banka in?
It is in India.