Bhatra - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Bhatra is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 86.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gorsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatra is 316019. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.62 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 40 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 1,535 people, including 767 males and 768 females, living in 318 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.81%, with male literacy at 50.77% and female literacy at 44.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,269.

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 shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bhatra is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhatra is about 86.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 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