Benrya - Santuri, Purulia

Benrya is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Santuri and around 66.7 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benrya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benrya is 330586. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.03 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Benrya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Benrya

According to the 2011 Census, Benrya village had a total population of 713 people, including 365 males and 348 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.60%, with male literacy at 71.43% and female literacy at 53.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 369, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Benrya

Benrya 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 Benrya

Benrya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Benrya is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Benrya is about 66.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benrya

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

Health Facilities in Benrya

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

FAQs about Benrya