Bhatra - Labpur, Birbhum

Bhatra is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 44.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Thiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatra is 317609. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.61 hectares and falls under the 731304 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bhatra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatra village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 565 males and 483 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.68%, with male literacy at 95.62% and female literacy at 80.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatra

Bhatra 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 Bhatra

Bhatra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bhatra is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhatra is about 44.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatra

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

Health Facilities in Bhatra

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

FAQs about Bhatra