Benipur

Benipur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Benipur village. As per 2009 stats, Ramchandrapur is the gram panchayat of Benipur village.

Benipur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Benipur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Benipur is 311555. The village spans a total geographical area of 542.03 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Benipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Benipur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Benipur

Below is a concise population overview of Benipur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Benipur village:

• The total population of Benipur village is around 850, including approximately 421 males and 429 females, with a sex ratio of 1019 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 80 children aged 0–6 years in Benipur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Benipur village has 316 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 122 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Benipur village is about 58.24%, with male literacy at 63.42% and female literacy at 53.15%.
• There are around 210 households in Benipur village.

Connectivity of Benipur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Benipur. As per the 2011 stats, Benipur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Benipur

Knowing the nearby villages of Benipur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Benipur.

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