Where is Bengkandi village located?
Bengkandi is in Falakata Block of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India.
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Bengkandi Village
Bengkandi is an inhabited village in Falakata Block of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307365, the Census 2011 record lists 2,667 people in 621 households and the reported area is 458.64 hectares. The local references include Falakata CD Block and the nearest town reference is Falakata at about 15 km.
Bengkandi is a village in Falakata Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307365 and 2,667 people in 621 households.
Village Code307365
Population2,667
Households621
Area458.64 hectares
Nearest TownFalakata
Detailed village profile
Bengkandi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,667 people, 458.64 hectares of reported area and Falakata as the nearest town reference for Bengkandi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Bengkandi falls under Falakata Block in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 307365.
- The record lists 2,667 people living in 621 households.
- The reported village area is 458.64 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Falakata.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Bengkandi
- Census Village Code
- 307365
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Jalpaiguri
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Falakata
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02175
- CD Block
- Falakata
- Households
- 621
- Population
- 2,667
- Male Population
- 1,400
- Female Population
- 1,267
- Sex Ratio
- 905
- Area
- 458.64 hectares
- Area
- 4.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Falakata
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 735224
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
581.5 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.29 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
76.23%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
18.49%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
62.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Bengkandi in the official administrative record. Census village code 307365 and Falakata CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 328
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02175
- Village Census Code
- 307365
- CD Block Code
- 0022
- CD Block Name
- Falakata
Location and Distance
Falakata is the nearest town listed for Bengkandi, about 15 km away. Jalpaiguri is listed as the district headquarters at about 58.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Falakata
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18.9 km
- District Headquarter
- Jalpaiguri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 58.1 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Falakata
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Falakata
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 458.64 hectares
- Area
- 4.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,667 people in 621 households, with 1,400 male residents and 1,267 female residents. The average household size is 4.29, and SC share is 76.23% and ST share is 18.49% for Bengkandi. Population density works out to about 581.5 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 621
- Total Population
- 2,667
- Male Population
- 1,400
- Female Population
- 1,267
- Sex Ratio
- 905
- Average Household Size
- 4.29
- SC Population
- 2,033
- SC Male Population
- 1,074
- SC Female Population
- 959
- SC Population Share
- 76.23
- ST Population
- 493
- ST Male Population
- 256
- ST Female Population
- 237
- ST Population Share
- 18.49
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Bengkandi list 5 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 5
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 5
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Bengkandi include river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 119.25 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 161.87 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Bengkandi include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Bengkandi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Bengkandi is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Bengkandi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 259.91 hectares and irrigated land is 161.87 hectares (62.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Jute
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 79.48000000000005
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 259.91
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 98.04 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 161.87
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Bengkandi
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 17
- Banks in Matched Records
- 8
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 12 | 71% |
| CRM | 5 | 29% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 8 | 47% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 12% |
| Canara Bank | 2 | 12% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 5.9% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 5.9% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Mainaguri (Ct) | Dist Jalpaiguri PIN 735224 Maynaguri Bus Terminus Po and Ps Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Mainaguri (Ct) | Mal Road Mainaguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Gartali Jalpes | Jalpaiguri Jalpesh Mandir, Teh.jalpaiguri Sadar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Mainaguri (Ct) | Dist.jalpaiguri, West Bengal Maynaguri, Malbazar Road, Near Dharamshala, Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Mainaguri (Ct) | Maynaguri Bazar State Bank Building Maynaguri Bazar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Saptibari | At: Uttar Saptibari Gram Panchayat Office Saptibari, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Domohani | Maynaguri Domohani Bazar, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 735224 | Jalpaiguri | Maynaguri | Mainaguri (Ct) | Maynaguri Near Mal Bazar Bus Stand, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735224 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Bengkandi village in?
Bengkandi village is in Jalpaiguri district.
Which state is Bengkandi village in?
Bengkandi village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Bengkandi under?
Bengkandi comes under Falakata Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Bengkandi?
The Census village code of Bengkandi is 307365.
What is the population of Bengkandi village?
The village record lists 2,667 people and 621 households for Bengkandi.
How many households are in Bengkandi village?
The village record lists 621 households for Bengkandi.
What is the male and female population of Bengkandi?
The record lists 1,400 male residents and 1,267 female residents for Bengkandi.
What is the sex ratio of Bengkandi village?
The sex ratio of Bengkandi is 905 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Bengkandi village?
The reported geographical area of Bengkandi is 458.64 hectares.
What is the population density of Bengkandi village?
The approximate population density of Bengkandi is 581.5 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Bengkandi?
The nearest town listed for Bengkandi is Falakata, about 15 km away.
How far is Bengkandi from the district headquarters?
Bengkandi is about 58.1 km from Jalpaiguri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Bengkandi from the sub-district headquarters?
Bengkandi is about 18.9 km from Falakata, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Bengkandi?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools for Bengkandi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Bengkandi?
For Bengkandi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Jute, net sown area is 259.91 hectares and irrigated land is 161.87 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Bengkandi?
The page shows 17 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Bengkandi. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Bengkandi.