Benali - Hanskhali, Nadia

Benali is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 19.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Mayurhat-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benali is 321843. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.72 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Benali

According to the 2011 Census, Benali village had a total population of 4,363 people, including 2,244 males and 2,119 females, living in 998 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.55%, with male literacy at 83.18% and female literacy at 69.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,768, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Benali

Benali 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 Benali

Benali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Benali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Benali is about 19.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benali

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

Health Facilities in Benali

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

FAQs about Benali