Bangraha - Vidyapati Nagar, Samastipur

Bangraha is a village situated in the Vidyapati Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vidyapati Nagar and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Bangraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangraha is 236996. The village covers a total geographical area of 274 hectares and falls under the 848503 pincode. Dalsinghsarai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bangraha

According to the 2011 Census, Bangraha village had a total population of 3,546 people, including 1,881 males and 1,665 females, living in 751 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.19%, with male literacy at 69.63% and female literacy at 49.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 952.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangraha

Bangraha 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 Bangraha

Bangraha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harpar Bochaha, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dalsinghsarai to Bangraha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Bangraha is about 36 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 Bangraha

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

Health Facilities in Bangraha

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

FAQs about Bangraha