Banamalipur Village - Arambag, Hooghly

Banamalipur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from Arambag and around 69.8 km from Chinsura. Malaypur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamalipur is 324281. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.5 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Banamalipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banamalipur

As per Census 2011, Banamalipur village has a total population of 1,323 people, consisting of 679 males and 644 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 843 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,004 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,323 679 644
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 140 69 71
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,004 521 483
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 2 2
Literate Population 843 488 355
Illiterate Population 480 191 289

Nearby Villages of Banamalipur

Banamalipur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Chak BensheNorth-East1.12 km
MalaypurNorth-West1.64 km
BaithaSouth-East1.76 km
KeshabpurSouth1.85 km
RanbagpurEast2.39 km
BaliaNorth2.51 km
DulalbatiNorth-East2.66 km
ChakanarSouth-West2.89 km
KulbatpurEast3.01 km
HarinakhaliSouth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banamalipur

Banamalipur 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 Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Banamalipur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Banamalipur is about 69.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamalipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Banamalipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Banamalipur

Where is Banamalipur located?

Banamalipur village is located in Arambag Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Banamalipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Banamalipur is Malaypur-ii.

What is the pincode of Banamalipur?

The pincode of Banamalipur is 712413.

What is the population of Banamalipur?

Banamalipur has a total population of 1,323, including 679 males and 644 females.

How many households are there in Banamalipur?

There are 305 households in Banamalipur.

What is the literacy rate in Banamalipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banamalipur is 63.72%. Male literacy is 71.87% and female literacy is 55.12%.