Bhamal Village Overview
Bhamal is a village in Gopiballavpur Ii tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Gopiballavpur is the tehsil headquarters, while Midnapur is the district headquarters for Bhamal village. As per available records (2009), Chorchita is the Gram Panchayat for Bhamal village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhamal 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 Bhamal is 340411. The village covers a geographical area of 108.12 hectares and has a pincode of 721517. Jhargram is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Bhamal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bhamal
Population & Demographics of Bhamal
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhamal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,991 | 1,026 | 965 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 290 | 146 | 144 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,845 | 952 | 893 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 127 | 63 | 64 |
| Literate Population | 1,156 | 694 | 462 |
| Illiterate Population | 835 | 332 | 503 |
Key population details of Bhamal village are given below:
- Bhamal village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,991, including approximately 1,026 males and 965 females, with a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,845 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 127 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhamal village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 58.06%.
- There are around 344 households in Bhamal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhamal
Transport facilities help residents of Bhamal 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 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhamal
The following villages are located close to Bhamal 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 Bhamal
- Where is Bhamal located?
- Bhamal village is located in Gopiballavpur Ii Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhamal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhamal is Chorchita (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhamal?
- The pincode of Bhamal is 721517.
- What is the population of Bhamal?
- Bhamal has a total population of 1,991, including 1,026 males and 965 females.
- How many households are there in Bhamal?
- There are 344 households in Bhamal.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhamal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhamal is 58.06%. Male literacy is 67.64% and female literacy is 47.88%.