Bankra
in Hāora of West Bengal, India

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
22.603 and 88.278 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 22° 36' 10" and E 88° 16' 39"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:02 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:41 am and 5:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Delve into Bankra

Bankra in Hāora (West Bengal) with it's 56,273 habitants is a city located in India about 804 mi (or 1,294 km) south-east of New Delhi, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bankra is now 08:02 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Bankra, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in India is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in India is Sundarbans National Park in a distance of 60 mi (or 97 km), South-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kolkata, Khulna, Magura, Bagerhat and Rajshahi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 35°C / 96 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

25°C (78 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

31°C (88 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Park Kolkata

Address
5,8 mi
17 Park Street
700016 Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata

Address
5,2 mi
Hemanta Basu Sarani 18
700069 Esplanade,Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kolkata Pride Plaza Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
BG 12, Action Area- 1B New Town
700 156 Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Oberoi Grand

Address
5,5 mi
15, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ROAD
700 013 Kalkutta
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Taj Bengal

Address
5,8 mi
34B, BELVEDERE ROAD, ALIPORE
700027 Alipore,Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fortune Park Panchwati

Address
0,8 mi
Kona Expressway
711403 Kalkutta
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Peerless Inn

Address
5,5 mi
Jawaharlal Neharu Road 12
700013 Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Prime Kolkata

Address
5,6 mi
226 AJC Bose Road
700020 Kalkutta
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sapphire Suites

Address
5,6 mi
15, Lindsay Street
700087 Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lindsay

Address
5,5 mi
8A & 8B, Lindsay Street
700087 New Market Area,Kolkata
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

12301 Howrah Rajdhani being coupled with the most powerful locomotive in IR, WAP-7 of GZB Shed

Published: November 09, 2013
Length: 25:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Abhishek Chowdhury

This is the exclusive video of the Coupling of 12301 Howrah Rajdhani with the Most Powerful Locomotive in Indian Railways, WAP-7 of GZB Shed. This was at Howrah Terminus at 16:30 Hrs on 14th...


Durgapuja Howrah Uttarkhuru 2014

Published: October 16, 2014
Length: 36:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Snehadri Meur

Durgapuja Howrah Uttarkhuru 2014 It is the best pandal among all Durga puja's of Howrah. There them is under water world. They are creating an artificial world and add an effect with lighting.


Howrah Station

Published: January 13, 2012
Length: 04:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Somen Sarkar

Announcement @ howrah station.


HWH PURI SHATABDI EXPRESS AND RANCHI INTERCITY DEPARTS FROM HOWRAH JUNCTION

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 00:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Arindam WAP-7

12277 HWH PURI SHATABDI EXPRESS DEPARTS FROM HOWRAH JUCTION @ 15:00(35 MINS LATE) PM WITH A SRC WAP-4.( I THINK NOT SURE) ALSO AT THE SAME TIME 18627 HOWRAH ...


Down Yesvantpur Howrah Duronto Express entering Howrah Jn.AVI

Published: January 06, 2013
Length: 33:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gaurav Sharma

Down Yesvantpur Howrah DURONTO EXPRESS entering HOWRAH jn captured from up Masagram EMU local.


Journey to NH6(Friend Driving 3)

Published: January 12, 2010
Length: 24:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Prosen1986

Return Trip...my friend was driving. Vehicle used was Hero Honda Hunk (1 cyl, 150cc, 14.4bhp).


ALL INDIA MARWARI FEEDRATION -HOWRAH BRANCH OPENING PROGRAM

Published: August 25, 2014
Length: 15:41 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: CMA SANJAY BHARTIA

PASCHIM BANG PRADESHIK MARWARI SAMMELAN ( UNIT -ALL INDIA MARWARI FEEDRATION) -HOWRAH BRANCH OPENING PROGRAMME ( NOMINATED PRESIDENT -CMA SANJAY ...


Ganga Ghat at Howrah

Published: August 05, 2014
Length: 07:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Naresh Kumar

Ganga Ghat at Howrah - The Dirtiest One in the world.


Journey to NH6(Friend Driving)

Published: January 12, 2010
Length: 26:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Prosen1986

Return Trip...my friend was driving. Vehicle used was Hero Honda Hunk (1 cyl, 150cc, 14.4bhp).


Howrah Bridge by Anirban Chakraborty

Published: February 25, 2014
Length: 54:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ANIRBAN CHAKRABORTY

The Identity of Kolkata.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Jagacha

Jagacha or Jagachha is a neighborhood of Howrah city located in the Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

Located at 22.59, 88.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Howrah

Eksara

Eksara is a census town under Liluah police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Located at 22.63, 88.29 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Howrah district

Kantlia

Kantlia is a census town under Domjur police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Located at 22.6155, 88.2522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Howrah district

Khalia

Khalia is a census town under Liluah police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Located at 22.6181, 88.2926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Howrah district

Salap

Salap is a census town under Domjur police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Located at 22.61, 88.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Howrah district

Tentulkuli

Tentulkuli is a census town under Domjur police station in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Located at 22.62, 88.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Howrah district

Santragachhi

Santragachhi or Santragachi is a neighbourhood of Howrah city in West Bengal, India. It has a railway station which is a railway junction on the South Eastern Railway. There is a large lake here named Santragachhi Jheel which attracts migratory birds such as Lesser Whistling Duck in the winter months.

Located at 22.5802, 88.2696 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Howrah

Jagacha High School

Jagacha High School is a school in Jagacha Town, India. It was founded on 2 January 1949. The affairs of the school are controlled by a board of governors. Mr. Bhabatosh Ghosh is chairman of the board.

Located at 22.5881, 88.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1949, High schools in India, Education in Howrah, Schools in West Bengal


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bankra