Baniani Kismat - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Baniani Kismat is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 90.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gobindapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniani Kismat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniani Kismat is 308993. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.81 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baniani Kismat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baniani Kismat

According to the 2011 Census, Baniani Kismat village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 609 males and 544 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.21%, with male literacy at 60.58% and female literacy at 38.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 792, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniani Kismat

Baniani Kismat 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 Baniani Kismat

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Baniani Kismat. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Baniani Kismat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Baniani Kismat is about 90.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniani Kismat

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

Health Facilities in Baniani Kismat

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

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