Bendal

Bendal is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.7km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 41.8km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Mashat is the gram panchayat of Bendal village.

Here you can discover what makes Bendal unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bendal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bendal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bendal is 334352. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743368. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Bendal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bendal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bendal

Population of Bendal

According to the 2011 Census, Bendal has a total population of about 1,311, with approximately 660 males and 651 females. The sex ratio is around 986 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 253 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 82 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.33%, with male literacy at about 53.79% and female literacy near 48.85%. There are around 255 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bendal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bendal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bendal. As per the 2011 stats, Bendal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bendal

Knowing the nearby villages of Bendal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bendal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bendal