Baikunthapur Village Overview
Baikunthapur is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 5.1 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Basudevpur is the Gram Panchayat for Baikunthapur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Baikunthapur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikunthapur is 337847. The village covers a geographical area of 119.14 hectares and has a pincode of 721641. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Baikunthapur
Population & Demographics of Baikunthapur
This section provides population and demographic details of Baikunthapur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,292 | 658 | 634 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 133 | 71 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 451 | 237 | 214 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 971 | 532 | 439 |
| Illiterate Population | 321 | 126 | 195 |
Key population details of Baikunthapur village are given below:
- Baikunthapur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,292, including approximately 658 males and 634 females, with a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 451 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Baikunthapur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.15%.
- There are around 263 households in Baikunthapur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Baikunthapur
Transport facilities help residents of Baikunthapur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Baikunthapur
The following villages are located close to Baikunthapur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baikunthapur
- Where is Baikunthapur located?
- Baikunthapur village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Baikunthapur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Baikunthapur is Basudevpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Baikunthapur?
- The pincode of Baikunthapur is 721641.
- What is the population of Baikunthapur?
- Baikunthapur has a total population of 1,292, including 658 males and 634 females.
- How many households are there in Baikunthapur?
- There are 263 households in Baikunthapur.
- What is the literacy rate in Baikunthapur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baikunthapur is 75.15%. Male literacy is 80.85% and female literacy is 69.24%.