Bamnahar - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bamnahar is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamnahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamnahar is 311276. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.97 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bamnahar

As per Census 2011, Bamnahar village has a total population of 371 people, consisting of 193 males and 178 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 277 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamnahar

Bamnahar 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 Bamnahar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bamnahar. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bamnahar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bamnahar is about 10.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamnahar

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

Health Facilities in Bamnahar

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

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