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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Benuria

As per Census 2011, Benuria village has a total population of 3,009 people, consisting of 1,500 males and 1,509 females. The village has 728 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,880 literate and 1,129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 661 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 350 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Benuria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0091,5001,509
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331168163
Scheduled Castes (SC)661334327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)350168182
Literate Population1,8801,017863
Illiterate Population1,129483646

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Paschim BahadurpurSouth-West1.52 km
Paschim IslampurNorth-West1.71 km
Sarip BazarNorth1.96 km
Chak PaliNorth-West2.23 km
Dakshin HarirampurWest2.73 km
MehidipurSouth2.88 km
MonoharpurNorth-West2.91 km
BallabhpurNorth-East2.93 km
BinodpurNorth-West3.11 km
KendangalNorth3.28 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Benuria

Where is Benuria located?

Benuria village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benuria?

The Gram Panchayat of Benuria is Ruppur.

What is the pincode of Benuria?

The pincode of Benuria is 731236.

What is the population of Benuria?

Benuria has a total population of 3,009, including 1,500 males and 1,509 females.

How many households are there in Benuria?

There are 728 households in Benuria.

What is the literacy rate in Benuria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benuria is 62.48%. Male literacy is 67.80% and female literacy is 57.19%.