Binja - Salbani, Paschim Medinipur
Binja is a village situated in the Salbani subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binja village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Binja is 338808. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.36 hectares and falls under the 721516 pincode.
Binja village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Salboni Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhargram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Binja
Binja 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Shanramara | East | 0.81 km |
| Dudekarang | North-West | 1.23 km |
| Bayla | West | 1.48 km |
| Bishnupur | South-East | 1.61 km |
| Mankuri | South | 1.74 km |
| Kushtara | South | 1.80 km |
| Janigari | South-West | 2.19 km |
| Khudimari | East | 2.36 km |
| Tildangari | East | 2.41 km |
| Batsolgobindapur | North-West | 2.46 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Binja
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Binja. The nearest railway station is Salboni, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Binja
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Binja village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Binja
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Binja village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Binja
Where is Binja located?
Binja village is located in Salbani Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Binja?
The Gram Panchayat of Binja is Bishnupur.
What is the pincode of Binja?
The pincode of Binja is 721516.