Bahiri - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Bahiri is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 43.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahiri is 317860. The village covers a total geographical area of 1031.77 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bahiri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bahiri

As per Census 2011, Bahiri village has a total population of 5,222 people, consisting of 2,666 males and 2,556 females. The village has 1,303 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 581 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,948 literate and 2,274 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,855 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 247 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bahiri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bahiri

Bahiri 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 Bahiri

Bahiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bahiri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bahiri is about 43.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahiri

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

Health Facilities in Bahiri

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

FAQs about Bahiri