Bharatpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Bharatpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Bongaon and around 64.4 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharatpur is 322527. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.63 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Bharatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bharatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bharatpur village had a total population of 4,400 people, including 2,277 males and 2,123 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.11%, with male literacy at 84.38% and female literacy at 73.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharatpur

Bharatpur 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 Bharatpur

Bharatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Bharatpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bharatpur is about 64.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharatpur

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

Health Facilities in Bharatpur

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

FAQs about Bharatpur