Bhadra - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhadra is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 43.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadra is 310704. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.54 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhadra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadra village had a total population of 914 people, including 478 males and 436 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.02%, with male literacy at 92.07% and female literacy at 83.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 588, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadra

Bhadra 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 Bhadra

Bhadra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bhadra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhadra is about 43.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadra

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

Health Facilities in Bhadra

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

FAQs about Bhadra