Baneshwarpur - Amta - I, Howrah

Baneshwarpur is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Amta and around 31 km from Howrah. Anulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baneshwarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baneshwarpur is 332664. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.85 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Baneshwarpur

As per Census 2011, Baneshwarpur village has a total population of 1,748 people, consisting of 870 males and 878 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 1,009 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,424 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 356 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,748870878
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1619269
Scheduled Castes (SC)356183173
Literate Population1,424724700
Illiterate Population324146178

Nearby Villages of Baneshwarpur

Baneshwarpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarpotaNorth0.71 km
Uttar RamchandrapurWest0.84 km
AnuleSouth1.05 km
ChaluniaNorth1.46 km
DebandiNorth-East1.46 km
KasraSouth-West1.74 km
KashtasangaraNorth-West1.74 km
DarapurNorth-West1.75 km
KaduaSouth-East1.80 km
ShyampurEast2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baneshwarpur

Baneshwarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Baneshwarpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Baneshwarpur is about 31 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 Baneshwarpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Baneshwarpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Baneshwarpur

Where is Baneshwarpur located?

Baneshwarpur village is located in Amta - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baneshwarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Baneshwarpur is Anulia.

What is the pincode of Baneshwarpur?

The pincode of Baneshwarpur is 711401.

What is the population of Baneshwarpur?

Baneshwarpur has a total population of 1,748, including 870 males and 878 females.

How many households are there in Baneshwarpur?

There are 421 households in Baneshwarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Baneshwarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baneshwarpur is 81.46%. Male literacy is 83.22% and female literacy is 79.73%.