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

As per Census 2011, Benipur village has a total population of 850 people, consisting of 421 males and 429 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 495 literate and 355 illiterate residents. Additionally, 316 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Benipur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population850421429
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804040
Scheduled Castes (SC)316153163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1225963
Literate Population495267228
Illiterate Population355154201

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chak BhagirathEast0.94 km
Chak MadhusudanNorth-East1.32 km
KardahaNorth-West1.55 km
DharmadangaEast1.80 km
SahaparaSouth-West1.85 km
MadhabpurSouth-East1.92 km
BadalpurSouth-West2.06 km
KatabariWest2.14 km
JamalpurNorth-West2.38 km
SikarpurSouth-West2.46 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Benipur

Where is Benipur located?

Benipur village is located in Tapan Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Benipur is Ramchandrapur.

What is the pincode of Benipur?

The pincode of Benipur is 733142.

What is the population of Benipur?

Benipur has a total population of 850, including 421 males and 429 females.

How many households are there in Benipur?

There are 210 households in Benipur.

What is the literacy rate in Benipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Benipur is 58.24%. Male literacy is 63.42% and female literacy is 53.15%.