Banki

City in Odisha, India

Overview

Banki is a small but lively town in Odisha, set on the banks of the Mahanadi River. Famous for its scenic beauty, local markets, and proximity to numerous temples, it's a peaceful base for exploring the surrounding natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Odisha
Population
17,521
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
20.38°, 85.53°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$268
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
40
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
20.8°C
Record High
48.1°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1574 mm
Internet Speed
141 Mbps
Upload
160 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BBI
Distance
33 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.