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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 Other mines are no longer active.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.
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.
Banki Mongra falls 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]
The population is about 118,000. [citation needed]
The local Hindu festivals Navaratri and Dashehra are celebrated.
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