Banaraypur - Budge Budge - II, South 24 Parganas

Banaraypur is a village situated in the Budge Budge - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Dongaria and around 27.5 km from Alipore. North Bawali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banaraypur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banaraypur is 333326. The village covers a total geographical area of 254.19 hectares and falls under the 743318 pincode. Bawali is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.

Banaraypur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Budge budge Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banaraypur

According to the 2011 Census, Banaraypur village had a total population of 3,272 people, including 1,665 males and 1,607 females, living in 807 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.65%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 71.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Banaraypur

Banaraypur 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 Banaraypur

Public transport in the Banaraypur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Komagata Maru Budge Budge, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bawali to Banaraypur is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Banaraypur is about 27.5 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 Banaraypur

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

Health Facilities in Banaraypur

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

FAQs about Banaraypur