Bhabanipur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Bhabanipur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sirsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabanipur is 317985. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.82 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Bhabanipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhabanipur

As per Census 2011, Bhabanipur village has a total population of 2,780 people, consisting of 1,448 males and 1,332 females. The village has 565 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,867 literate and 913 illiterate residents. Additionally, 319 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur 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 Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bhabanipur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhabanipur is about 37 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 Bhabanipur

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

Health Facilities in Bhabanipur

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

FAQs about Bhabanipur