Bangjhatia - Mohanpur, Paschim Medinipur

Bangjhatia is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Sautia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangjhatia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangjhatia is 344026. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.93 hectares and falls under the 721426 pincode. Egra is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bangjhatia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bangjhatia

As per Census 2011, Bangjhatia village has a total population of 957 people, consisting of 471 males and 486 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 670 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 30 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population957471486
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1005050
Scheduled Castes (SC)301416
Literate Population670357313
Illiterate Population287114173

Nearby Villages of Bangjhatia

Bangjhatia 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)
AkhpuraSouth-East0.78 km
PadimaNorth0.83 km
SarkisamatSouth1.84 km
PanithupiaNorth2.36 km
Binjha GeriaWest2.49 km
SautiaSouth-West2.53 km
BamanbiruaWest2.72 km
SamsaraEast2.97 km
Kirttan BeliSouth-West3.02 km
PatparaEast3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bangjhatia

Bangjhatia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Angua, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Egra to Bangjhatia is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangjhatia

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

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

Health Facilities in Bangjhatia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bangjhatia

Where is Bangjhatia located?

Bangjhatia village is located in Mohanpur Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bangjhatia?

The Gram Panchayat of Bangjhatia is Sautia.

What is the pincode of Bangjhatia?

The pincode of Bangjhatia is 721426.

What is the population of Bangjhatia?

Bangjhatia has a total population of 957, including 471 males and 486 females.

How many households are there in Bangjhatia?

There are 233 households in Bangjhatia.

What is the literacy rate in Bangjhatia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangjhatia is 70.01%. Male literacy is 75.80% and female literacy is 64.40%.