Binarat - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Binarat is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from Gobindapur and around 35 km from Alipore. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binarat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binarat is 333690. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.74 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Binarat

As per Census 2011, Binarat village has a total population of 2,029 people, consisting of 1,010 males and 1,019 females. The village has 382 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 868 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Binarat are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0291,0101,019
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370186184
Literate Population1,161618543
Illiterate Population868392476

Nearby Villages of Binarat

Binarat 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SondaliaWest0.86 km
BadiEast1.44 km
SituriNorth-West1.49 km
HariharpurSouth-East1.65 km
Dakshin Narikel BeriaNorth-East1.83 km
DurgapurSouth-West1.98 km
BausaharNorth-West2.25 km
ChandaneswarWest2.46 km
JhungriNorth-West2.47 km
NoaparaNorth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Binarat

Binarat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Binarat is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Binarat is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binarat

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Binarat

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Binarat

Where is Binarat located?

Binarat village is located in Bhangar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Binarat?

The Gram Panchayat of Binarat is Durgapur.

What is the pincode of Binarat?

The pincode of Binarat is 743502.

What is the population of Binarat?

Binarat has a total population of 2,029, including 1,010 males and 1,019 females.

How many households are there in Binarat?

There are 382 households in Binarat.

What is the literacy rate in Binarat?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Binarat is 57.22%. Male literacy is 61.19% and female literacy is 53.29%.