Bhamal

Bhamal is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Bhamal village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Chorchita is the gram panchayat of Bhamal village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhamal unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Bhamal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhamal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhamal is 340411. The village spans a total geographical area of 108.12 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Bhamal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhamal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nayagram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhamal

Population of Bhamal

According to the 2011 Census, Bhamal has a total population of about 1,991, with approximately 1,026 males and 965 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 290 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,845 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 127. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.06%, with male literacy at about 67.64% and female literacy near 47.88%. There are around 344 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhamal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhamal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhamal. As per the 2011 stats, Bhamal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhamal

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhamal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhamal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhamal