Binodpur - Habibpur, Malda

Binodpur is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Habibpur and around 33.8 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binodpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binodpur is 312968. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.2 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Binodpur

As per Census 2011, Binodpur village has a total population of 1,438 people, consisting of 724 males and 714 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 582 literate and 856 illiterate residents. Additionally, 587 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 761 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,438724714
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1669076
Scheduled Castes (SC)587304283
Scheduled Tribes (ST)761371390
Literate Population582341241
Illiterate Population856383473

Nearby Villages of Binodpur

Binodpur 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)
ChampadighiNorth-West1.13 km
TapsaharSouth1.48 km
JatarpurWest1.62 km
KhiriparaNorth-East1.70 km
SekhparaNorth1.82 km
HazipurSouth-West1.86 km
JahanabadEast1.97 km
HoglaNorth-West2.00 km
KalmeghaEast2.04 km
KangsaNorth-East2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Binodpur

Binodpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Binodpur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Binodpur is about 33.8 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 Binodpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Binodpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Binodpur

Where is Binodpur located?

Binodpur village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Binodpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Binodpur is Aktail.

What is the pincode of Binodpur?

The pincode of Binodpur is 732138.

What is the population of Binodpur?

Binodpur has a total population of 1,438, including 724 males and 714 females.

How many households are there in Binodpur?

There are 333 households in Binodpur.

What is the literacy rate in Binodpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Binodpur is 40.47%. Male literacy is 47.10% and female literacy is 33.75%.