Geography of Bankura district
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| Country | India | |
| State | West Bengal | |
| Area | 6,788 km2 (2,621 sq mi) | |
| Land borders | N & NE: Bardhaman district SE: Hooghly district S: Paschim Medinipur district W: Purulia district | |
| Highest point | Biharinath 448 m (1,470 ft) | |
| Longest river (on border) | Damodar River | |
| Longest river (inside) | Dwarakeswar River | |
| Climate: | Dry and hot summers with moderate monsoons, winters are cool | |
| Terrain: | W&S: Lower edge of Chota Nagpur Plateau E & NE: alluvial plains | |
| Natural resources | ||
| Natural hazards | Nor'westers are frequent in early summer | |
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Geography of Bankura district refers to the geography of the present Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Bankura is one of the districts of Burdwan division. It is situated between 22° 38’ and 23° 38’ north latitude and between 86° 36’ and 87° 46’ east longitude. It has an area of 6,788 square kilometres (2,621 sq mi) On the north and north-east the district is bounded by Bardhaman district, from which it is separated by the Damodar River. On the south-east it is bounded by Hooghly district, on the south by Paschim Medinipur district and on the west by Purulia district.