Bhoram - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Bhoram is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Dinhata and around 37.2 km from Cooch Behar. Gitaldaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhoram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoram is 308567. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.73 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhoram

As per Census 2011, Bhoram village has a total population of 4,129 people, consisting of 2,151 males and 1,978 females. The village has 915 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 619 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,436 literate and 1,693 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1292,1511,978
Child Population (0–6 yrs)619333286
Scheduled Castes (SC)237117120
Literate Population2,4361,3471,089
Illiterate Population1,693804889

Nearby Villages of Bhoram

Bhoram 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)
JagannathNorth0.67 km
RatinandanEast1.36 km
DewanbasWest1.49 km
Bhoram PayasthiSouth-West1.56 km
Daribas Dwitia KhandaNorth1.70 km
Daksin Kharija GitaldahaNorth-West2.08 km
NabaniNorth-West2.16 km
Bhar BandhaWest2.28 km
MaheshwarNorth-East2.61 km
SibeshwarNorth2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhoram

Bhoram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Bhoram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bhoram is about 37.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bhoram

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

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

FAQs about Bhoram

Where is Bhoram located?

Bhoram village is located in Dinhata - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhoram?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhoram is Gitaldaha-i.

What is the pincode of Bhoram?

The pincode of Bhoram is 736135.

What is the population of Bhoram?

Bhoram has a total population of 4,129, including 2,151 males and 1,978 females.

How many households are there in Bhoram?

There are 915 households in Bhoram.

What is the literacy rate in Bhoram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhoram is 59.00%. Male literacy is 62.62% and female literacy is 55.06%.