Benga - Arambag, Hooghly

Benga is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Arambag and around 73.2 km from Chinsura. Batanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benga is 324244. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.55 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Benga 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 Benga

As per Census 2011, Benga village has a total population of 2,374 people, consisting of 1,239 males and 1,135 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 213 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,827 literate and 547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 952 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Benga

Benga 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 Benga

Benga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Benga is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Benga is about 73.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benga

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

Health Facilities in Benga

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

FAQs about Benga