Benikaner Alias Rahatpur - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Benikaner Alias Rahatpur is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 80.6 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Benikaner Alias Rahatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Benikaner Alias Rahatpur is 309032. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.27 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Benikaner Alias Rahatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Benikaner Alias Rahatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Benikaner Alias Rahatpur village had a total population of 2,343 people, including 1,190 males and 1,153 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.99%, with male literacy at 66.73% and female literacy at 50.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 756, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Benikaner Alias Rahatpur

Benikaner Alias Rahatpur 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 Benikaner Alias Rahatpur

Public transport in the Benikaner Alias Rahatpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Benikaner Alias Rahatpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Benikaner Alias Rahatpur is about 80.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Benikaner Alias Rahatpur

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

Health Facilities in Benikaner Alias Rahatpur

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

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