Bandhaipur - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Bandhaipur is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 93.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gorsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhaipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhaipur is 316010. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.95 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Bandhaipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhaipur village had a total population of 1,059 people, including 524 males and 535 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 58.80% and female literacy at 41.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhaipur

Bandhaipur 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 Bandhaipur

Bandhaipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bandhaipur is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bandhaipur is about 93.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhaipur

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

Health Facilities in Bandhaipur

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

FAQs about Bandhaipur