Bherapathar - Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum

Bherapathar is a village situated in the Mohammad Bazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. Kapista serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bherapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bherapathar is 316807. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.14 hectares and falls under the 731127 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Bherapathar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rampurhat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bherapathar

According to the 2011 Census, Bherapathar village had a total population of 602 people, including 284 males and 318 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,120 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.49%, with male literacy at 60.25% and female literacy at 43.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 154, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 443.

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

Nearby Villages of Bherapathar

Bherapathar 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 Bherapathar

Bherapathar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Bherapathar is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bherapathar

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

Health Facilities in Bherapathar

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

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