Bharamalpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Bharamalpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Tarakeswar and around 40.3 km from Chinsura. Baligori-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharamalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharamalpur is 324478. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.76 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bharamalpur 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 Bharamalpur

As per Census 2011, Bharamalpur village has a total population of 556 people, consisting of 267 males and 289 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 1,082 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 415 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 40 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population556267289
Child Population (0–6 yrs)642737
Scheduled Castes (SC)402218
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1185365
Literate Population415227188
Illiterate Population14140101

Nearby Villages of Bharamalpur

Bharamalpur 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)
KalapukurSouth-West0.83 km
KulutEast0.94 km
SomserpurSouth-East1.03 km
RambatiNorth-East1.08 km
ChandpurNorth-West1.09 km
AknapurWest1.25 km
MitrapurNorth-East1.30 km
ManoharpurSouth-West1.54 km
KabilpurNorth1.82 km
PaikparaNorth-West1.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bharamalpur

Bharamalpur 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Bharamalpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bharamalpur is about 40.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharamalpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Bharamalpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bharamalpur 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 Bharamalpur

Where is Bharamalpur located?

Bharamalpur village is located in Tarakeswar Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bharamalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bharamalpur is Baligori-ii.

What is the pincode of Bharamalpur?

The pincode of Bharamalpur is 712410.

What is the population of Bharamalpur?

Bharamalpur has a total population of 556, including 267 males and 289 females.

How many households are there in Bharamalpur?

There are 135 households in Bharamalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bharamalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharamalpur is 74.64%. Male literacy is 85.02% and female literacy is 65.05%.