Bongpur

Bongpur is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Bongpur village. As per 2009 stats, Belkash is the gram panchayat of Bongpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Bongpur unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Bongpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bongpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bongpur is 320053. The village spans a total geographical area of 272.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713102. Burdwan is nearest town to Bongpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bongpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bongpur

Population of Bongpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bongpur has a total population of about 2,438, with approximately 1,249 males and 1,189 females. The sex ratio is around 951 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 252 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 501 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.82%, with male literacy at about 76.06% and female literacy near 67.37%. There are around 542 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bongpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bongpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bongpur. As per the 2011 stats, Bongpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bongpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Bongpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bongpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bongpur