Binapur - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Binapur is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Lakhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Binapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Binapur is 308910. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.24 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Binapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Binapur

According to the 2011 Census, Binapur village had a total population of 1,008 people, including 534 males and 474 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.45%, with male literacy at 70.02% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 506, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Binapur

Binapur 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 Binapur

Binapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Binapur is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Binapur is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Binapur

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

Health Facilities in Binapur

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

FAQs about Binapur