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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Benachapar village had a total population of 162 people, including 94 males and 68 females, living in 27 households. The sex ratio was 723 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.19%, with male literacy at 86.11% and female literacy at 62.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 83, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Benachapar