Pashchim Bergram - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Pashchim Bergram is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pashchim Bergram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pashchim Bergram is 317890. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.5 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Pashchim Bergram 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 Pashchim Bergram

As per Census 2011, Pashchim Bergram village has a total population of 1,516 people, consisting of 755 males and 761 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 776 literate and 740 illiterate residents. Additionally, 722 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 404 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pashchim Bergram are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,516755761
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610086
Scheduled Castes (SC)722358364
Scheduled Tribes (ST)404193211
Literate Population776445331
Illiterate Population740310430

Nearby Villages of Pashchim Bergram

Pashchim 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TilutiaNorth0.76 km
SimaitSouth0.89 km
KesaradihiNorth-West1.77 km
DihiparaSouth1.88 km
ChandipurEast2.02 km
BaidyanathpurSouth-West2.15 km
SitapurNorth-West2.26 km
PadmabatipurWest2.58 km
BaraEast2.66 km
KuchliNorth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pashchim Bergram

Pashchim Bergram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Pashchim Bergram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Pashchim Bergram is about 41.5 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 Pashchim Bergram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Pashchim 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 Pashchim Bergram village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pashchim Bergram

Where is Pashchim Bergram located?

Pashchim Bergram village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pashchim Bergram?

The Gram Panchayat of Pashchim Bergram is Sian-muluk.

What is the pincode of Pashchim Bergram?

The pincode of Pashchim Bergram is 731204.

What is the population of Pashchim Bergram?

Pashchim Bergram has a total population of 1,516, including 755 males and 761 females.

How many households are there in Pashchim Bergram?

There are 348 households in Pashchim Bergram.

What is the literacy rate in Pashchim Bergram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pashchim Bergram is 51.19%. Male literacy is 58.94% and female literacy is 43.50%.