Bhomar - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhomar is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 33.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Samjia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhomar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhomar is 310784. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.2 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhomar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhomar village had a total population of 106 people, including 55 males and 51 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.92%, with male literacy at 72.34% and female literacy at 73.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 106.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhomar

Bhomar 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 Bhomar

Bhomar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bhomar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhomar is about 33.2 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 Bhomar

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

Health Facilities in Bhomar

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

FAQs about Bhomar