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.

Here you can discover what makes Benipur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Benipur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Benipur

Population of Benipur

According to the 2011 Census, Benipur has a total population of about 850, with approximately 421 males and 429 females. The sex ratio is around 1019 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 80 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 316 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 122. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.24%, with male literacy at about 63.42% and female literacy near 53.15%. There are around 210 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Benipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benipur