Banupur
Banupur is a census town in Sankrail CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Banupur had a total population of 9,626 of which 5,210 were males and 4,416 were females. Population below 6 years was 1,251. The total number of literates in Banupur was 6,401.Banupur was part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in 2011 census.
India census, Banupur had a population of 11,645. Males constitute 63% of the population and females 37%. Banupur has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 69% of the males and 31% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Personality
The family of the renowned artist Nandalal Bose belonged to Banupur. He used to visit Banupur regularly.Transport
Satyen Bose Road is the artery of the town.Bus
Private Bus
- 69 Sankrail railway station - Howrah Station
Mini Bus
- 24 Sankrail railway station - Howrah Station
Bus Routes Without Numbers
- Sankrail railway station - New Town Shapoorji Housing Estate
- Sarenga - New Town Unitech
Train