Banamalipara - Chakdah, Nadia

Banamalipara is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 45.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banamalipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banamalipara is 322247. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.64 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Banamalipara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banamalipara

According to the 2011 Census, Banamalipara village had a total population of 3,489 people, including 1,788 males and 1,701 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.38%, with male literacy at 80.36% and female literacy at 63.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 916, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,373.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4891,7881,701
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372174198
Scheduled Castes (SC)916475441
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,373719654
Literate Population2,2561,297959
Illiterate Population1,233491742

Nearby Villages of Banamalipara

Banamalipara 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)
SrinathpurSouth-West1.10 km
MuktiparaWest1.42 km
RukminidangaSouth-West1.61 km
BejparaNorth-West1.63 km
KasimpurSouth-East1.81 km
NizraSouth1.91 km
ParariNorth-East2.03 km
SahispurEast2.04 km
JagadispurWest2.08 km
SutraNorth2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Banamalipara

Banamalipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Banamalipara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Banamalipara is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banamalipara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Banamalipara

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

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

FAQs about Banamalipara

Where is Banamalipara located?

Banamalipara village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Banamalipara?

The Gram Panchayat of Banamalipara is Ghetugachhi.

What is the pincode of Banamalipara?

The pincode of Banamalipara is 741223.

What is the population of Banamalipara?

Banamalipara had a total population of 3,489, including 1,788 males and 1,701 females.

How many households are there in Banamalipara?

Banamalipara had 791 households.

What is the literacy rate in Banamalipara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Banamalipara was 72.38%. Male literacy was 80.36% and female literacy was 63.81%.