Banki Mongra

Banki Mongra is a region in the city of Korba in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The region is known for its underground coal mines.

As of 2011^[update], Banki Mongra has three active mines: the number 3-4 mine, the number 5-6 mine and the number 9-10 mine. Other mines are no longer active. Banki Main Mine and the Surakachhar 5&6 Inclines are the only coal-producing mines at Banki Mongra and Surakachhar. The Main Mine and Surakachhar 3&4 Inclines are in the Surakachhar-Balgi Sub Area which is located on the road connecting Banki – Mongra to Korba Headquarters.

Education edit

Higher secondary schools edit

Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Banki Mongra
Gyanoday Hr. Sec. School Jangal Side, Banki Mongra.
Jagruti Hr. Sec. School, Bandha para, Banki Mongra.
Sarwamangla vidya mandir Hr Sec. School, Pankha dafa, Banki Mongra.

High schools edit

Sunshine High School Banki Mongra.

Middle Schools edit

MJV English Medium School Banki Mongra
Government Middle School Banki Side
Ghordewa School
Pronnat Middle School Banki side

Primary Schools edit

Beacon English School Gajra
Saraswati Shishu Mandir Banki Mongra
Lal bahadur school Katainar
Aatim jatim kalyanay vidyalay prathmic sala banki side
Vande maatram school gajra Banki mongra

Transport edit

The township is well connected to Bilaspur, Raipur and Ambikapur via road. The nearest Railway station is Gevra Road Korba. The Korba airstrip is 12 km from Banki Mongra.

Administration edit

Banki Mongra comes under the municipal corporation of Korba and Banki Mongra Zone serving ward numbers 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67. The Postal Index Number (PIN) of the area is 495447.^[1]

Demographics edit

The population is about 118,000. ^{[citation needed]}

Culture edit

The local Hindu festivals Navaratri and Dashehra are celebrated.

Hospitals edit

SECL Hospital
New Korba Hospital
Balaji Superspeciality Trauma & Care Hospital
Krishna Hospital
Primary Health Centre Mongra
Sub Health Centre Katainaar (Banki)
Sub Health Centre,Kudhripara (Banki)
Sub Health Centre, Ghurdeva (Banki)

References edit

^ Post Offices covered for the Western Union Money Transfer Scheme Archived 25 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine, India Post.

22°24′25″N 82°36′22″E / 22.407°N 82.606°E / 22.407; 82.606https://indiamapia.com/Korba/Banki_Mongra.html

[1] Post Offices covered for the Western Union Money Transfer Scheme Archived 25 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine, India Post.

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