Benuria - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Benuria is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ruppur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benuria is 317780. The village covers a total geographical area of 477.94 hectares and falls under the 731236 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Benuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Benuria

According to the 2011 Census, Benuria village had a total population of 3,009 people, including 1,500 males and 1,509 females, living in 728 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.20%, with male literacy at 76.35% and female literacy at 64.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 661, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Benuria

Benuria is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Benuria

Benuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Benuria is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Benuria is about 33.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benuria

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Benuria village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Benuria

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Benuria village are given below:

FAQs about Benuria