Baneshwarpur - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Baneshwarpur is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Baru and around 32.6 km from Alipore. Harinarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baneshwarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baneshwarpur is 334917. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.37 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baneshwarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Baneshwarpur village had a total population of 1,638 people, including 868 males and 770 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.25%, with male literacy at 82.01% and female literacy at 65.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 997.

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

Nearby Villages of Baneshwarpur

Baneshwarpur 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 Baneshwarpur

Baneshwarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dakshin Barasat, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Baneshwarpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Baneshwarpur is about 32.6 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 Baneshwarpur

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

Health Facilities in Baneshwarpur

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

FAQs about Baneshwarpur