Begampur - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Begampur is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 18.7 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begampur is 314908. The village covers a total geographical area of 41 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Begampur

According to the 2011 Census, Begampur village had a total population of 140 people, including 80 males and 60 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 750 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.91%, with male literacy at 87.32% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Begampur

Begampur 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 Begampur

Begampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jiaganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Begampur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Begampur is about 18.7 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 Begampur

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

Health Facilities in Begampur

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

FAQs about Begampur