Begampur - Jalalgarh, Purnia

Begampur is a village situated in the Jalalgarh subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalgarh and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Hasi Begam Pur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begampur is 223676. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 854330 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Begampur

According to the 2011 Census, Begampur village had a total population of 5,442 people, including 2,743 males and 2,699 females, living in 1,148 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.26%, with male literacy at 52.99% and female literacy at 37.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,470, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Begampur

Begampur 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 Begampur

Begampur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Garh Banaili, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Begampur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Begampur is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begampur

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

Health Facilities in Begampur

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

FAQs about Begampur