Benathali village, Dhaniakhali block | Pincode 712303

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Benathali is a village in Dhaniakhali mandal, Hooghly district, West Bengal, with 1,352 residents in 333 households and a literacy rate of 66.3%. It is associated with postal code 712303.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

DANDICHARAN GHOSH

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LGD code: 324659
Pincode: 712303
Post office: Gurap
Population: 1,352
Households: 333
Literacy rate: 66.3%
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 652
Distance to district centre: 18 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Kolkata: 58 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1183 km
Nearest railway station: Gurap · 2 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Palashi Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Benathali compares

By population, Benathali ranks #85 of 214 villages in Dhaniakhali mandal.

Literacy rate

66.3%

−2.0% vs mandal average

Benathali: 66.3%
Dhaniakhali mandal: 68.3%
Hooghly district: 73.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

926

−68 vs mandal average

Benathali: 926
Dhaniakhali mandal: 994

Household size

people per home

4.1

Same as the mandal average

Benathali: 4.1
Dhaniakhali mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Benathali at a glance

Benathali is a village of 1,352 people in 333 households (Census 2011) in Dhaniakhali block, Hooghly district, West Bengal, the 85th-largest of 214 villages in Dhaniakhali block. Literacy is 66%, 2 points below the block average of 68% and the sex ratio is 926 women per 1,000 men. It lies 18 km from the Hooghly district centre, 8 km from Jaugram, the nearest town, 2 km from Gurap railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 712303, served by Gurap post office; the LGD village code is 324659. The nearest hospital or health centre is Palashi Hospital, 3 km away. The sarpanch is DANDICHARAN GHOSH, and the village votes in Dhanekhali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Asima Patra. The population is estimated at 1,512 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Benathali · this village	1,352	66%	—
Telekona · Dhaniakhali	604	66%	1 km S
Uttar Sankarpur · Dhaniakhali	1,090	67%	1.4 km N
Gurap · Dhaniakhali	7,856	65%	1.3 km E
Rahia · Dhaniakhali	609	75%	1.7 km SW
Uttar Mamudpur · Dhaniakhali	721	65%	2.2 km W
Bara Mallikpur · Dhaniakhali	375	61%	2.5 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Benathali

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 20
Power hours (winter): 23
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: No
Total area (ha): 183.32
Irrigated area (ha): 137.65
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Benathali

LGD code: 324659
Pincode: 712303
Post office: Gurap
Population (Census 2011): 1,352
Population (projected 2026): 1,512
Households: 333
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 926
Literacy rate: 66.3%
Coordinates: 23.02991°N, 88.09729°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Hooghly
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhanekhali
Member of Parliament: Rachana Banerjee
Member of Legislative Assembly: Asima Patra
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: DANDICHARAN GHOSH
Block / Mandal: Dhaniakhali

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Hooghly district level

Then & Now

Benathali — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,352

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

1,512

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

333

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,352Census 2011
Households: 333Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 926 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,5122026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 6,69,805MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Hooghly district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Hooghly district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Hooghly district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Benathali

Mandal centre

Dhaniakhali · ≈ 6.1 km

≈ 12 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Hooghly · ≈ 18 km

≈ 36 min by car · 43 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 11,421 people

Jaugram · ≈ 7.7 km

≈ 16 min by car · 19 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata58 kmcapital
Hyderabad1183 km
Delhi1253 km
Chennai1380 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationGurap2 km
Bus stopBalikukhari Bus Stop19 km
Hospital / PHCPalashi Hospital3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India Surekalna12 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum27 km
CollegeChandernagore College34 km
Police stationTarakeswar Police Station18 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Benathali

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🛕Nandadulaljiu templeTemple1.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance

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Ganesh Chaturthi

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Hartalika Teej

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Rishi Panchami

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Vishwakarma Puja

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News from Hooghly & West Bengal

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadi3h ago
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India2 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
Vajiram & Ravi7 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Benathali

What is the pincode of Benathali?

The pincode of Benathali, Dhaniakhali block, Hooghly district, West Bengal is 712303. The post office is Gurap.

Which post office delivers to Benathali?

Mail for Benathali is delivered through Gurap post office, pincode 712303, in Dhaniakhali block, Hooghly district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Benathali located?

Benathali is a village in Dhaniakhali block of Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Benathali as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Benathali village has a population of 1,352 across 333 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Benathali?

The current sarpanch of Benathali gram panchayat is DANDICHARAN GHOSH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Benathali in?

Benathali falls under the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency (PC #28) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Benathali in?

Benathali falls under the Dhanekhali assembly constituency (AC #197) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Benathali?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Benathali village is 66.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Benathali?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Benathali village is 926 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Benathali?

12 schemes currently match residents of Benathali, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Benathali from Hooghly district centre?

Benathali is approximately 18 km (straight-line) from the centre of Hooghly district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Benathali?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Benathali village is 324659.

Which is the nearest town to Benathali?

Jaugram (population 11,421, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 8 km from Benathali in a straight line.

How big is Benathali compared to other villages in Dhaniakhali block?

Benathali ranks 85 of 214 villages in Dhaniakhali block by Census 2011 population (1,352 residents).

How far is Benathali from Kolkata?

Benathali is about 58 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 75 km.

How far is Benathali from Hyderabad?

Benathali is about 1183 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1537 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Benathali?

Gurap is the nearest railway station to Benathali, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Benathali?

Balikukhari Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Benathali, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Benathali?

Palashi Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Benathali, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Benathali?

State Bank of India Surekalna is the nearest ATM or bank to Benathali, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Benathali?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Benathali, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Who is the MLA of Benathali?

Benathali falls under Dhanekhali assembly constituency (AC 197). The sitting MLA is Asima Patra (AITC).

Who is the MP for Benathali?

Benathali is in Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rachana Banerjee (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Benathali in 2026?

Benathali is estimated at 1,512 people in 2026, up about 12% from 1,352 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Benathali in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Benathali in Hooghly district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Benathali?

DANDICHARAN GHOSH is the sarpanch of Benathali gram panchayat, Dhaniakhali block. See the sarpanch list of Dhaniakhali block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)