Benipur - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Benipur is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Ramchandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benipur is 311555. The village covers a total geographical area of 542.03 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Benipur

According to the 2011 Census, Benipur village had a total population of 850 people, including 421 males and 429 females, living in 210 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.29%, with male literacy at 70.08% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Benipur

Benipur 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 Benipur

Benipur 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 Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Benipur is about 22 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 Benipur

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

Health Facilities in Benipur

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

FAQs about Benipur