Banidas - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Banidas is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7 km from Dinhata and around 30.9 km from Cooch Behar. Bara Atiabari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banidas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banidas is 308547. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.33 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banidas

According to the 2011 Census, Banidas village had a total population of 736 people, including 394 males and 342 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.43%, with male literacy at 67.94% and female literacy at 54.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 321.

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

Nearby Villages of Banidas

Banidas 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 Banidas

Banidas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Banidas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Banidas is about 30.9 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 Banidas

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

Health Facilities in Banidas

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

FAQs about Banidas