Benipur

Block / Subdivision Chinsurah Magra
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Benipur

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Benipur village is 325066. Benipur village is located in Chinsurah Magra subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.8km away from sub-district headquarter Chinsurah (tehsildar office) and 14.6km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Saptagram is the gram panchayat of Benipur village.

The total geographical area of village is 150.4 hectares. Benipur has a total population of 3,793 peoples, out of which male population is 1,937 while female population is 1,856. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of benipur village is 72.40% out of which 78.99% males and 65.52% females are literate. There are about 918 houses in benipur village.

When it comes to administration, Benipur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Benipur village comes under Balagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Bansberia is nearest town to benipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Benipur

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,793 1,937 1,856
Literate Population 2,746 1,530 1,216
Illiterate Population 1,047 407 640

Connectivity of Benipur

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Benipur

Frequently Asked Questions about Benipur

Where is Benipur located?

Benipur village is situated in Chinsurah Magra Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Benipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Benipur is Saptagram (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Benipur as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Benipur is 3,793, with 1,937 males and 1,856 females.

How many households are there in Benipur as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Benipur village has a total of 918 households.

What is the literacy rate in Benipur as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Benipur is 72.40%. The male literacy rate is 78.99%, while the female literacy rate is 65.52%.