Banhugli is a village located in the Sonar Pur Subdivision of South 24 Parganas district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Banhugli, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.
Banhugli Overview
Administrative & Basic Details
Village
Banhugli
Pincode
743330
Area
383.79 Sq. Km
Village Code
333573
Sub-District
Sonar Pur
Sub-District Code
2417
District
South 24 Parganas
District Code
304
State/UT
West Bengal
State/UT Code
19
Gram Panchayat
Bangooghly-I
Gram Panchayat Code
108272
Block Panchayat
Sonarpur
Block Panchayat Code
3144
Parliament Constituency
Jadavpur
Parliament Constituency Code
239
Assembly Constituency
Sonarpur Uttar
Assembly Constituency Code
2006
Total Population (2011 Census)
11103
Total Households
2544
Nearest Town
GARIA (Distance: 8 Km)
Banhugli has a population of 11103 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bangooghly-I Gram Panchayat and the Sonarpur Block Panchayat in Sonar Pur District. The village has 2544 households and is identified by village code 333573. Banhugli is located in the 743330 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Sonar Pur Sub-District.
Total Population of Banhugli
As of the 2011 census, Population of Banhugli has a population of approximately 11103 people, where the male population is 5715 and the female population is 5388.
Total
11103
Male
5715
Female
5388
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Banhugli
The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Banhugli is as follows:
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste
3316
Male
1775
Female
1541
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe
0
Male
0
Female
0
Household in Banhugli
There are approximately 2544 households in Banhugli. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.
Type
Stats
Household
2544
People / Family
4
Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Banhugli
Banhugli village falls under the Sonarpur Uttar Assembly Constituency (Code: 2006) and is part of the Jadavpur Parliament Constituency (Code: 239). The village is politically represented within these constituencies, playing a role in both state and national elections. The Sonarpur Uttar Assembly Constituency contributes to legislative decisions at the state level, while the Jadavpur Parliament Constituency represents the region in the Lok Sabha, influencing national policies. The nearest town to Banhugli is Sonar Pur, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
Understanding Literacy Rates in Banhugli Village
As per the 2011 Census, Banhugli presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.