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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bodhgram village has a total population of 1,705 people, consisting of 866 males and 839 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,070 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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