Benachapar - Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum

Benachapar is a village situated in the Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Charicha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benachapar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benachapar is 316837. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.2 hectares and falls under the 731127 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Benachapar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benachapar

As per Census 2011, Benachapar village has a total population of 162 people, consisting of 94 males and 68 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 723 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 96 literate and 66 illiterate residents. Additionally, 83 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 41 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1629468
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362214
Scheduled Castes (SC)834439
Scheduled Tribes (ST)412714
Literate Population966234
Illiterate Population663234

Nearby Villages of Benachapar

Benachapar 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)
Karaia GopalnagarEast1.08 km
KalakataNorth-East1.20 km
PatjorNorth-West1.28 km
MetalkondaWest1.29 km
Karaia NimdaspurSouth-West2.17 km
RaspurSouth2.20 km
MahiskhataWest2.22 km
JamgramNorth2.27 km
DhoddaNorth-West2.47 km
AbdarpurEast2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Benachapar

Benachapar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Siuri, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Benachapar is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benachapar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Benachapar

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

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

FAQs about Benachapar

Where is Benachapar located?

Benachapar village is located in Mohammad Bazar Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benachapar?

The Gram Panchayat of Benachapar is Charicha.

What is the pincode of Benachapar?

The pincode of Benachapar is 731127.

What is the population of Benachapar?

Benachapar has a total population of 162, including 94 males and 68 females.

How many households are there in Benachapar?

There are 27 households in Benachapar.

What is the literacy rate in Benachapar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benachapar is 59.26%. Male literacy is 65.96% and female literacy is 50.00%.