Baisbighi - Balrampur, Katihar

Baisbighi is a village situated in the Balrampur subdivision of Katihar district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Balrampur and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Katihar. Mahishal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baisbighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baisbighi is 224823. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.33 hectares and falls under the 854317 pincode. Dalkhola(w.b.) is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Baisbighi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Baisbighi

According to the 2011 Census, Baisbighi village had a total population of 639 people, including 331 males and 308 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 26.48%, with male literacy at 35.93% and female literacy at 16.47%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baisbighi

Baisbighi is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baisbighi

Baisbighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sudhani, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalkhola(w.b.) to Baisbighi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Katihar to Baisbighi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baisbighi

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baisbighi village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baisbighi

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baisbighi village are given below:

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