Bagdhar (P) - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Bagdhar (P) is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 19.6 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagdhar (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdhar (P) is 314906. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.3 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bagdhar (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagdhar (P)

As per Census 2011, Bagdhar (P) village has a total population of 1,520 people, consisting of 793 males and 727 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,152 literate and 368 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bagdhar (P) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,520793727
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1588771
Scheduled Castes (SC)366192174
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1015051
Literate Population1,152628524
Illiterate Population368165203

Nearby Villages of Bagdhar (P)

Bagdhar (P) 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)
AmbarnagarEast0.81 km
KanchannagarEast0.94 km
ChandipurNorth0.95 km
BilkandiNorth-East1.09 km
Raichandpur (p)North-West1.29 km
BegampurSouth-East1.41 km
Bhrigurambati (p)West1.48 km
BeliapukurNorth1.58 km
PalasbatiEast2.00 km
BalarampurNorth-East2.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagdhar (P)

Bagdhar (P) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jiaganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Bagdhar (P) is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Bagdhar (P) is about 19.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagdhar (P)

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bagdhar (P)

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bagdhar (P)

Where is Bagdhar (P) located?

Bagdhar (P) village is located in Murshidabad Jiaganj Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagdhar (P)?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagdhar (P) is Bahadurpur.

What is the pincode of Bagdhar (P)?

The pincode of Bagdhar (P) is 742164.

What is the population of Bagdhar (P)?

Bagdhar (P) has a total population of 1,520, including 793 males and 727 females.

How many households are there in Bagdhar (P)?

There are 349 households in Bagdhar (P).

What is the literacy rate in Bagdhar (P)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagdhar (P) is 75.79%. Male literacy is 79.19% and female literacy is 72.08%.