Bhadishta - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Bhadishta is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 72.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kushmore-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadishta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadishta is 316140. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.27 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhadishta 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 Bhadishta

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadishta village had a total population of 2,032 people, including 1,040 males and 992 females, living in 536 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.96%, with male literacy at 71.08% and female literacy at 56.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadishta

Bhadishta 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 Bhadishta

Bhadishta 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 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bhadishta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhadishta is about 72.5 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 Bhadishta

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

Health Facilities in Bhadishta

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

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