Bamankhana - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Bamankhana is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Khanakul and around 92.3 km from Chinsura. Kishorepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamankhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamankhana is 325808. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.36 hectares and falls under the 712617 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bamankhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanakul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bamankhana

As per Census 2011, Bamankhana village has a total population of 1,966 people, consisting of 1,016 males and 950 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,472 literate and 494 illiterate residents. Additionally, 287 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bamankhana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bamankhana

Bamankhana 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 Bamankhana

Bamankhana 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 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Bamankhana is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bamankhana is about 92.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamankhana

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

Health Facilities in Bamankhana

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

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