Binagram - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Binagram is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 52.8 km from Chinsura. Champadanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binagram is 324512. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.2 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Binagram

According to the 2011 Census, Binagram village had a total population of 3,950 people, including 2,041 males and 1,909 females, living in 882 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.12%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 80.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 147, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Binagram

Binagram 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 Binagram

Binagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Binagram is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Binagram is about 52.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binagram

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

Health Facilities in Binagram

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

FAQs about Binagram