Bodra - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bodra is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 23.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Mohana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodra is 310885. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.61 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Bodra

According to the 2011 Census, Bodra village had a total population of 274 people, including 137 males and 137 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 80.17% and female literacy at 63.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 94.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodra

Bodra 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 Bodra

Public transport in the Bodra 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 13.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bodra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bodra is about 23.2 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 Bodra

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

Health Facilities in Bodra

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

FAQs about Bodra