Brahmapur - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Brahmapur is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 28.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Padamoti-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmapur is 307590. The village covers a total geographical area of 497.3 hectares and falls under the 735305 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Brahmapur

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmapur village had a total population of 2,883 people, including 1,526 males and 1,357 females, living in 657 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.46%, with male literacy at 76.47% and female literacy at 61.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,809, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Brahmapur

Brahmapur 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 Brahmapur

Brahmapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandal Ghat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Brahmapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Brahmapur is about 28.5 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 Brahmapur

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

Health Facilities in Brahmapur

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

FAQs about Brahmapur