Bahina - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Bahina is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 34.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mollarpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahina is 316530. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.92 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Bahina

According to the 2011 Census, Bahina village had a total population of 2,390 people, including 1,194 males and 1,196 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.66%, with male literacy at 82.46% and female literacy at 70.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 934, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 72.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahina

Bahina 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 Bahina

Bahina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bahina is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bahina is about 34.8 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 Bahina

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

Health Facilities in Bahina

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

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