Bhojan - Amta - I, Howrah

Bhojan is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Amta and around 43.5 km from Howrah. Balichak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhojan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhojan is 332643. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.57 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bhojan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhojan

According to the 2011 Census, Bhojan village had a total population of 2,474 people, including 1,286 males and 1,188 females, living in 557 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.40%, with male literacy at 89.61% and female literacy at 76.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 754.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhojan

Bhojan 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 Bhojan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Bhojan. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Bhojan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Bhojan is about 43.5 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 Bhojan

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

Health Facilities in Bhojan

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

FAQs about Bhojan