Banhichar - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Banhichar is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pipulberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banhichar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banhichar is 344512. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.01 hectares and falls under the 721627 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Banhichar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamluk Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Banhichar

According to the 2011 Census, Banhichar village had a total population of 3,670 people, including 1,883 males and 1,787 females, living in 792 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.12%, with male literacy at 94.75% and female literacy at 85.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Banhichar

Banhichar 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 Banhichar

Public transport in the Banhichar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Banhichar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Banhichar is about 3.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banhichar

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

Health Facilities in Banhichar

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

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