Bodhgram - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Bodhgram is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 31.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodhgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodhgram is 318269. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.63 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bodhgram

According to the 2011 Census, Bodhgram village had a total population of 1,705 people, including 866 males and 839 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.14%, with male literacy at 78.23% and female literacy at 63.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodhgram

Bodhgram 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 Bodhgram

Public transport in the Bodhgram is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bodhgram is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bodhgram is about 31.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodhgram

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

Health Facilities in Bodhgram

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

FAQs about Bodhgram