Bamanjol - Haripal, Hooghly

Bamanjol is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Khamar Chandi and around 33.2 km from Chinsura. Bandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamanjol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamanjol is 325393. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.14 hectares and falls under the 712407 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bamanjol

As per Census 2011, Bamanjol village has a total population of 1,936 people, consisting of 977 males and 959 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,424 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 161 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,936977959
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222114108
Scheduled Castes (SC)1459
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1618279
Literate Population1,424745679
Illiterate Population512232280

Nearby Villages of Bamanjol

Bamanjol 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GajaSouth-West0.91 km
FaridpurNorth-East0.99 km
KankuriaNorth1.55 km
NalitajolNorth1.57 km
Bade DigariaEast1.58 km
ChitrashaliWest1.63 km
KasimerpurSouth1.78 km
AnkaparaNorth-West1.88 km
MirzzapurSouth-West1.93 km
ChandanpurNorth-East2.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamanjol

Bamanjol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bamanjol

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bamanjol

Where is Bamanjol located?

Bamanjol village is located in Haripal Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamanjol?

The Gram Panchayat of Bamanjol is Bandipur.

What is the pincode of Bamanjol?

The pincode of Bamanjol is 712407.

What is the population of Bamanjol?

Bamanjol has a total population of 1,936, including 977 males and 959 females.

How many households are there in Bamanjol?

There are 421 households in Bamanjol.

What is the literacy rate in Bamanjol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamanjol is 73.55%. Male literacy is 76.25% and female literacy is 70.80%.