Bhangamora - Pursura, Hooghly

Bhangamora is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Pursura and around 50.3 km from Chinsura. Bhangamora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangamora is 324392. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.7 hectares and falls under the 712414 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhangamora

As per Census 2011, Bhangamora village has a total population of 3,061 people, consisting of 1,577 males and 1,484 females. The village has 704 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,282 literate and 779 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0611,5771,484
Child Population (0–6 yrs)314168146
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,257626631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population2,2821,2561,026
Illiterate Population779321458

Nearby Villages of Bhangamora

Bhangamora 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)
Chaitanya BatiNorth0.96 km
Bakharpur KrishnaballabhpurSouth-West1.09 km
NischintapurNorth-East1.22 km
Paschim KalikapurSouth-East1.46 km
HabibpurNorth1.96 km
SahapurNorth-West2.11 km
Paschim GopinathpurNorth-East2.13 km
KumrulSouth-East2.30 km
DharampurEast2.39 km
SoalukSouth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhangamora

Bhangamora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bhangamora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhangamora is about 50.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhangamora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhangamora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhangamora

Where is Bhangamora located?

Bhangamora village is located in Pursura Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhangamora?

Bhangamora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhangamora?

The pincode of Bhangamora is 712414.

What is the population of Bhangamora?

Bhangamora has a total population of 3,061, including 1,577 males and 1,484 females.

How many households are there in Bhangamora?

There are 704 households in Bhangamora.

What is the literacy rate in Bhangamora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhangamora is 74.55%. Male literacy is 79.64% and female literacy is 69.14%.