Bajrapur - Tufanganj - II, Cooch Behar

Bajrapur is a village situated in the Tufanganj - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Baksirhat and around 32.2 km from Cooch Behar. Salbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajrapur is 308423. The village covers a total geographical area of 361.3 hectares and falls under the 736159 pincode. Tufangunj is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bajrapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bajrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Bajrapur village had a total population of 2,216 people, including 1,124 males and 1,092 females, living in 592 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 68.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,038, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bajrapur

Bajrapur 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 Bajrapur

Bajrapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Boxirhat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufangunj to Bajrapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bajrapur is about 32.2 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 Bajrapur

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

Health Facilities in Bajrapur

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

FAQs about Bajrapur