Bhangaband - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Bhangaband is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 32.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Khoyrasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhangaband village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangaband is 318380. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.88 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhangaband

As per Census 2011, Bhangaband village has a total population of 484 people, consisting of 227 males and 257 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,132 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 203 literate and 281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 389 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhangaband

Bhangaband 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 Bhangaband

Bhangaband is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bhangaband is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhangaband is about 32.7 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 Bhangaband

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

Health Facilities in Bhangaband

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

FAQs about Bhangaband