Bagishpur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Bagishpur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 75.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kushmore-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagishpur is 316135. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.08 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bagishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bagishpur village had a total population of 940 people, including 475 males and 465 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.30%, with male literacy at 78.66% and female literacy at 67.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagishpur

Bagishpur 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 Bagishpur

Bagishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bagishpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bagishpur is about 75.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagishpur

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

Health Facilities in Bagishpur

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

FAQs about Bagishpur