Bengai - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Bengai is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Goghat and around 89 km from Chinsura. Bengai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengai is 324150. The village covers a total geographical area of 698.6 hectares and falls under the 712611 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bengai

According to the 2011 Census, Bengai village had a total population of 4,674 people, including 2,374 males and 2,300 females, living in 1,046 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.74%, with male literacy at 86.12% and female literacy at 71.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 372.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengai

Bengai 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 Bengai

Bengai 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 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Bengai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bengai is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bengai

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

Health Facilities in Bengai

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

FAQs about Bengai