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Benipur is a village in Tapan Sub-District of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 311555.

About Benipur village record

Use this page to check the source record for Benipur, including its village code and its place within Tapan Sub-District and Dakshin Dinajpur district.

The Census 2011 record reports population 850, 210 households, area 542.03 hectares, PIN code 733140.

Quick facts

Village
Benipur
Village code
311555
Sub-District / Sub-District
Tapan
District
Dakshin Dinajpur
State
West Bengal
Census year
2011
Population
850
Households
210
Sex ratio
1,019 females per 1,000 males
Area
542.03 hectares
Population density
157 people per sq. km
PIN code
733140

Census code and location hierarchy

For Benipur, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.

State code
19
District code
331
Sub-district code
02205
Village code
311555
Benipur village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameBenipur
Census village code311555
StateWest Bengal
State code19
DistrictDakshin Dinajpur
District code331
Sub-District / Sub-DistrictTapan
Sub-district code02205
Census year2011
Population850
Households210
Male population421
Female population429
Sex ratio1,019 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population316
Scheduled Tribes population122
Area542.03 hectares
Population density157 people per sq. km
PIN code733140
CD blockTapan
Gram panchayatThis detail is not reported in the available source data.
Nearest statutory townGangarampur
Nearest statutory town distance22 km

Facilities and amenities in Benipur

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Benipur
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 15 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 17 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersNot available in village; 0 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Benipur
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area29.60 hectares
Culturable waste land85.20 hectares
Net area sown427.23 hectares
Total unirrigated land372.43 hectares
Irrigated area54.80 hectares
Wells / tube-wells irrigated area18 hectares

Other villages in this sub-district

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Other places with this name

There are multiple villages named Benipur in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Benipur?

The Census village code of Benipur is 311555.

Where is Benipur village?

Benipur village is in Tapan Sub-District (sub-district) of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal.

What is the population of Benipur?

The source reports a population of 850 for Benipur.

What is the sex ratio of Benipur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Benipur is 1,019 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.