Banpura

Banpura is a village located in Midnapore subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Midnapore are the district & sub-district headquarters of Banpura village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Banpura village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Banpura unique in its vibrant Midnapore-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Banpura’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Banpura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Banpura is 339411. The village spans a total geographical area of 191.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721150. Midnapore is nearest town to Banpura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Banpura village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kharagpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Banpura

Population of Banpura

According to the 2011 Census, Banpura has a total population of about 3,544, with approximately 1,785 males and 1,759 females. The sex ratio is around 985 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 511 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 316 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 343. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.86%, with male literacy at about 67.39% and female literacy near 54.24%. There are around 775 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Banpura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Banpura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Banpura. As per the 2011 stats, Banpura had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Banpura

Knowing the nearby villages of Banpura helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Banpura.

Frequently Asked Questions about Banpura