Bamhati - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Bamhati is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Prafullanagar and around 22.9 km from Barasat. Prithiba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamhati is 322869. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.12 hectares and falls under the 743704 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Bamhati

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhati village had a total population of 3,653 people, including 1,882 males and 1,771 females, living in 858 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.91%, with male literacy at 88.83% and female literacy at 78.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamhati

Bamhati 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 Bamhati

Bamhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Bamhati is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bamhati is about 22.9 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 Bamhati

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

Health Facilities in Bamhati

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

FAQs about Bamhati