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

As per Census 2011, Bharatpur village has a total population of 4,400 people, consisting of 2,277 males and 2,123 females. The village has 1,050 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 413 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,154 literate and 1,246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 25 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4002,2772,123
Child Population (0–6 yrs)413216197
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,1631,6521,511
Scheduled Tribes (ST)251411
Literate Population3,1541,7391,415
Illiterate Population1,246538708

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kundipur JalkarEast0.92 km
KeutiparaSouth1.62 km
DurgapurNorth1.68 km
GobrapurSouth-East2.06 km
KundipurEast2.27 km
GobindapurNorth-West2.42 km
NakfulSouth2.60 km
AmbarpurSouth-West2.61 km
GanrapotaEast2.63 km
DhalaniNorth-East2.87 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Bharatpur

Where is Bharatpur located?

Bharatpur village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bharatpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bharatpur is Gangrapota.

What is the pincode of Bharatpur?

The pincode of Bharatpur is 743251.

What is the population of Bharatpur?

Bharatpur has a total population of 4,400, including 2,277 males and 2,123 females.

How many households are there in Bharatpur?

There are 1,050 households in Bharatpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bharatpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bharatpur is 71.68%. Male literacy is 76.37% and female literacy is 66.65%.