Bergram - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Bergram is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 48.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bergram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bergram is 317900. The village covers a total geographical area of 426.2 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bergram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Bergram

According to the 2011 Census, Bergram village had a total population of 1,737 people, including 890 males and 847 females, living in 400 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.88%, with male literacy at 71.90% and female literacy at 51.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 931.

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

Nearby Villages of Bergram

Bergram 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 Bergram

Bergram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bergram is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bergram is about 48.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bergram

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

Health Facilities in Bergram

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

FAQs about Bergram