Chak Benshe Village - Arambag, Hooghly

Chak Benshe is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Arambag and around 56.1 km from Chinsura. Malaypur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Benshe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Benshe is 324280. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.2 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Chak Benshe 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 Chak Benshe

As per Census 2011, Chak Benshe village has a total population of 1,252 people, consisting of 656 males and 596 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 851 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chak Benshe are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chak Benshe

Chak Benshe 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 Chak Benshe

Chak Benshe 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 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Chak Benshe is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Chak Benshe is about 56.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chak Benshe

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

Health Facilities in Chak Benshe

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

FAQs about Chak Benshe