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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bengai

As per Census 2011, Bengai village has a total population of 4,674 people, consisting of 2,374 males and 2,300 females. The village has 1,046 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 468 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,312 literate and 1,362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 372 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6742,3742,300
Child Population (0–6 yrs)468242226
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,1471,0841,063
Scheduled Tribes (ST)372186186
Literate Population3,3121,8361,476
Illiterate Population1,362538824

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BeleparaSouth1.41 km
NaraharbatiNorth-East1.44 km
HarischandrapurSouth-East1.95 km
IdalbatiNorth-East2.15 km
AnurWest2.17 km
BarulEast2.33 km
JotchandiNorth2.34 km
TaruiSouth2.50 km
ShaljharNorth-West2.55 km
ShanchaSouth-East2.66 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bengai

Where is Bengai located?

Bengai village is located in Goghat - II Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bengai?

Bengai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bengai?

The pincode of Bengai is 712611.

What is the population of Bengai?

Bengai has a total population of 4,674, including 2,374 males and 2,300 females.

How many households are there in Bengai?

There are 1,046 households in Bengai.

What is the literacy rate in Bengai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bengai is 70.86%. Male literacy is 77.34% and female literacy is 64.17%.