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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Benga

According to the 2011 Census, Benga village had a total population of 2,374 people, including 1,239 males and 1,135 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.54%, with male literacy at 89.90% and female literacy at 78.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 952, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

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