Iswarbati - Sagardighi, Murshidabad

Iswarbati is a village situated in the Sagardighi subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Sagardighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Iswarbati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Iswarbati is 314343. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.3 hectares and falls under the 742226 pincode. Raghunathganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Iswarbati

As per Census 2011, Iswarbati village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 156 males and 141 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 158 literate and 139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 295 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population297156141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371918
Scheduled Tribes (ST)295155140
Literate Population1589068
Illiterate Population1396673

Nearby Villages of Iswarbati

Iswarbati 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)
DingaliSouth0.84 km
BayarNorth-West1.27 km
FulbanSouth-West1.78 km
NaoparaNorth-East2.19 km
HaldiWest2.24 km
SenparaSouth2.28 km
TasparaNorth-West2.45 km
Chandigram RaghunathpurSouth-East2.67 km
Paschim MatiaparaSouth2.80 km
HarhariNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Iswarbati

Iswarbati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sagardighi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Raghunathganj to Iswarbati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Iswarbati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Iswarbati

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

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

FAQs about Iswarbati

Where is Iswarbati located?

Iswarbati village is located in Sagardighi Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Iswarbati?

The Gram Panchayat of Iswarbati is Sagardighi.

What is the pincode of Iswarbati?

The pincode of Iswarbati is 742226.

What is the population of Iswarbati?

Iswarbati has a total population of 297, including 156 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Iswarbati?

There are 62 households in Iswarbati.

What is the literacy rate in Iswarbati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Iswarbati is 53.20%. Male literacy is 57.69% and female literacy is 48.23%.