Bamunpara - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Bamunpara is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Tarakeswar and around 49.2 km from Chinsura. Ashtaradattapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamunpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamunpara is 324503. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.05 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bamunpara

According to the 2011 Census, Bamunpara village had a total population of 1,652 people, including 859 males and 793 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 83.02% and female literacy at 70.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamunpara

Bamunpara 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 Bamunpara

Bamunpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bamunpara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bamunpara is about 49.2 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 Bamunpara

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

Health Facilities in Bamunpara

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

FAQs about Bamunpara