Bilkandi - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Bilkandi is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 20.5 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Bahadurpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bilkandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bilkandi is 314904. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.58 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiaganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bilkandi

According to the 2011 Census, Bilkandi village had a total population of 2,930 people, including 1,487 males and 1,443 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 64.68% and female literacy at 51.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bilkandi

Bilkandi 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 Bilkandi

Bilkandi 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 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiaganj to Bilkandi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Bilkandi is about 20.5 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 Bilkandi

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

Health Facilities in Bilkandi

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

FAQs about Bilkandi