Bam - Baraut, Baghpat

Bam is a village situated in the Baraut tehsil of Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraut and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Baghpat. Bam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bam is 119323. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.9 hectares and falls under the 250611 pincode. Baraut is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Bam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baraut Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baghpat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bam

According to the 2011 Census, Bam village had a total population of 1,470 people, including 790 males and 680 females, living in 224 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.45%, with male literacy at 92.61% and female literacy at 83.65%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bam

Bam 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 Bam

Public transport in the Bam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alawalpur I Pur, while the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraut to Bam is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baghpat to Bam is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bam

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

Health Facilities in Bam

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

FAQs about Bam