Bendal - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Bendal is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.7 km from Diamond Harbour and around 41.8 km from Alipore. Mashat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bendal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bendal is 334352. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.15 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bendal

According to the 2011 Census, Bendal village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 660 males and 651 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.61%, with male literacy at 66.85% and female literacy at 60.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Bendal

Bendal 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 Bendal

Bendal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Bendal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bendal is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bendal

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

Health Facilities in Bendal

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

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