Bania Khari - Chapra, Nadia

Bania Khari is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 25.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Alfa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bania Khari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bania Khari is 321543. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.16 hectares and falls under the 741124 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Bania Khari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bania Khari

According to the 2011 Census, Bania Khari village had a total population of 3,979 people, including 2,057 males and 1,922 females, living in 903 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.81%, with male literacy at 67.09% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bania Khari

Bania Khari 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bania Khari

Bania Khari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Bania Khari is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bania Khari is about 25.5 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 Bania Khari

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

Health Facilities in Bania Khari

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

FAQs about Bania Khari