Bahiri

Bahiri is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.8km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 43.1km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Bahiri Panchshowa is the gram panchayat of Bahiri village.

Here you can discover what makes Bahiri unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Bahiri’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 Bahiri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bahiri is 317860. The village spans a total geographical area of 1031.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Bahiri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bahiri 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 Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bahiri

Population of Bahiri

According to the 2011 Census, Bahiri has a total population of about 5,222, with approximately 2,666 males and 2,556 females. The sex ratio is around 958 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 581 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,855 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 247. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.45%, with male literacy at about 62.27% and female literacy near 50.39%. There are around 1,303 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bahiri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bahiri

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

Nearby Villages of Bahiri

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bahiri