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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bahina

As per Census 2011, Bahina village has a total population of 2,390 people, consisting of 1,194 males and 1,196 females. The village has 557 households and a sex ratio of 1,001 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,642 literate and 748 illiterate residents. Additionally, 934 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3901,1941,196
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248122126
Scheduled Castes (SC)934467467
Scheduled Tribes (ST)723636
Literate Population1,642884758
Illiterate Population748310438

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KharasinpurSouth-East1.17 km
RaghunathpurSouth-West1.39 km
KumuddaNorth-East2.02 km
AmbaNorth2.09 km
RukunpurSouth-West2.36 km
JamalpurSouth-West2.41 km
LokraSouth-East2.64 km
BhalianNorth-East2.71 km
MallarpurWest2.81 km
TildangaNorth-East2.92 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bahina

Where is Bahina located?

Bahina village is located in Mayureswar - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bahina?

The Gram Panchayat of Bahina is Mollarpur-i.

What is the pincode of Bahina?

The pincode of Bahina is 731216.

What is the population of Bahina?

Bahina has a total population of 2,390, including 1,194 males and 1,196 females.

How many households are there in Bahina?

There are 557 households in Bahina.

What is the literacy rate in Bahina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bahina is 68.70%. Male literacy is 74.04% and female literacy is 63.38%.