Bijrabhita - Ratua - I, Malda

Bijrabhita is a village situated in the Ratua - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.1 km from Ratua and around 38.9 km from English Bazar. Chandmoni-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bijrabhita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bijrabhita is 312410. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.41 hectares and falls under the 732139 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Bijrabhita

As per Census 2011, Bijrabhita village has a total population of 5,513 people, consisting of 2,891 males and 2,622 females. The village has 1,145 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 863 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,675 literate and 2,838 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5132,8912,622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)863457406
Scheduled Castes (SC)623329
Literate Population2,6751,4001,275
Illiterate Population2,8381,4911,347

Nearby Villages of Bijrabhita

Bijrabhita 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)
LakshmipurSouth-West2.01 km
Okhra ChandparaNorth2.25 km
SalabatpurEast2.29 km
Bampal CharkhiNorth-West2.42 km
SantapurSouth2.71 km
SekhpurNorth-East2.78 km
SambalpurSouth-East3.07 km
HarekrishnapurNorth3.14 km
KumarganjEast3.28 km
KankotWest3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bijrabhita

Bijrabhita is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kumarganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Malda to Bijrabhita is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bijrabhita is about 38.9 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 Bijrabhita

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bijrabhita

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bijrabhita

Where is Bijrabhita located?

Bijrabhita village is located in Ratua - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bijrabhita?

The Gram Panchayat of Bijrabhita is Chandmoni-ii.

What is the pincode of Bijrabhita?

The pincode of Bijrabhita is 732139.

What is the population of Bijrabhita?

Bijrabhita has a total population of 5,513, including 2,891 males and 2,622 females.

How many households are there in Bijrabhita?

There are 1,145 households in Bijrabhita.

What is the literacy rate in Bijrabhita?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bijrabhita is 48.52%. Male literacy is 48.43% and female literacy is 48.63%.