Baninathpur - Berhampore, Murshidabad

Baninathpur is a village situated in the Berhampore subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Naodapanur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baninathpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baninathpur is 315367. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.61 hectares and falls under the 742408 pincode. Berhampore is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baninathpur

As per Census 2011, Baninathpur village has a total population of 3,020 people, consisting of 1,531 males and 1,489 females. The village has 755 households and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males. There are 449 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,909 literate and 1,111 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0201,5311,489
Child Population (0–6 yrs)449226223
Scheduled Castes (SC)1105456
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,909983926
Illiterate Population1,111548563

Nearby Villages of Baninathpur

Baninathpur 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)
GoalparaSouth1.37 km
MankaraWest1.49 km
MahishasthaliSouth-West1.94 km
BaikunthapurEast2.11 km
BezparaEast2.11 km
GopinathpurSouth2.51 km
BhatparaEast2.58 km
BinkarSouth-West2.77 km
Fate SingdiarWest2.83 km
KayaNorth2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baninathpur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Baninathpur. The nearest railway station is Sargachhi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampore to Baninathpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baninathpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baninathpur

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

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

FAQs about Baninathpur

Where is Baninathpur located?

Baninathpur village is located in Berhampore Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baninathpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Baninathpur is Naodapanur.

What is the pincode of Baninathpur?

The pincode of Baninathpur is 742408.

What is the population of Baninathpur?

Baninathpur has a total population of 3,020, including 1,531 males and 1,489 females.

How many households are there in Baninathpur?

There are 755 households in Baninathpur.

What is the literacy rate in Baninathpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baninathpur is 63.21%. Male literacy is 64.21% and female literacy is 62.19%.