Bankura Municipality


Bankura Municipality is the civic body that governs Bankura city of Bankura Sadar subdivision in Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

History

Bankura municipality was established in 1865.

Geography

Bankura Municipality covers an area of 19.01 km2 and has a total population of 137,386.

Current members

Bankura Municipality has a total of 24 members or councillors, who are directly elected after a term of 5 years. The council is led by the chairperson. The latest elections were held on 12 February 2022. The current chairman of Bankura Municipality is Aloka Sen Majumdar of the Trinamool Congress. The current vice chairman is Hiralal Chattaraj of the Trinamool Congress.