Benathali - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Benathali is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 39.2 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benathali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benathali is 324659. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.32 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Benathali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benathali

According to the 2011 Census, Benathali village had a total population of 1,352 people, including 702 males and 650 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 66.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 559, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

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

Nearby Villages of Benathali

Benathali 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 Benathali

Benathali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gurap, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Benathali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Benathali is about 39.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benathali

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

Health Facilities in Benathali

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

FAQs about Benathali