Bhonra - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Bhonra is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 17.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhonra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhonra is 318089. The village covers a total geographical area of 364.6 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhonra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhonra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhonra village had a total population of 574 people, including 286 males and 288 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.80%, with male literacy at 94.40% and female literacy at 85.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhonra

Bhonra 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 Bhonra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhonra. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bhonra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhonra is about 17.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhonra

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

Health Facilities in Bhonra

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

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