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

As per Census 2011, Bhadishta village has a total population of 2,032 people, consisting of 1,040 males and 992 females. The village has 536 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 331 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,088 literate and 944 illiterate residents. Additionally, 360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhadishta are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0321,040992
Child Population (0–6 yrs)331179152
Scheduled Castes (SC)360193167
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1358
Literate Population1,088612476
Illiterate Population944428516

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChautiNorth1.08 km
KushmorEast1.32 km
JogaiWest1.45 km
AmaypurSouth-West2.02 km
NarachautiNorth-West2.02 km
KaramjiSouth-East2.28 km
BagishpurNorth-East2.32 km
AmuddaNorth-East2.90 km
DeluhaWest3.02 km
GosainpurSouth-East3.18 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhadishta

Where is Bhadishta located?

Bhadishta village is located in Murarai - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhadishta?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhadishta is Kushmore-ii.

What is the pincode of Bhadishta?

The pincode of Bhadishta is 731221.

What is the population of Bhadishta?

Bhadishta has a total population of 2,032, including 1,040 males and 992 females.

How many households are there in Bhadishta?

There are 536 households in Bhadishta.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadishta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadishta is 53.54%. Male literacy is 58.85% and female literacy is 47.98%.