Bamantari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Bamantari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 38.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Jharaltagram-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamantari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamantari is 307446. The village covers a total geographical area of 377.38 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bamantari

According to the 2011 Census, Bamantari village had a total population of 2,706 people, including 1,415 males and 1,291 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.17%, with male literacy at 85.44% and female literacy at 70.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,315, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamantari

Bamantari 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 Bamantari

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Bamantari. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Bamantari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bamantari is about 38.5 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 Bamantari

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

Health Facilities in Bamantari

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

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