Baneswarpur - Balagarh, Hooghly

Baneswarpur is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Patuligram and around 24.2 km from Chinsura. Sijakamalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baneswarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baneswarpur is 325012. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.58 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baneswarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Baneswarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Baneswarpur village had a total population of 1,183 people, including 645 males and 538 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 834 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.52%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 86.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Baneswarpur

Baneswarpur 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 Baneswarpur

Baneswarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khamargachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Baneswarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baneswarpur is about 24.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baneswarpur

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

Health Facilities in Baneswarpur

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

FAQs about Baneswarpur