Brahmanipur - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Brahmanipur is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Gobordhanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Brahmanipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Brahmanipur is 342599. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.75 hectares and falls under the 721160 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Brahmanipur

As per Census 2011, Brahmanipur village has a total population of 708 people, consisting of 350 males and 358 females. The village has 188 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population708350358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703040
Scheduled Castes (SC)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261313
Literate Population575307268
Illiterate Population1334390

Nearby Villages of Brahmanipur

Brahmanipur 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)
GangadaspurSouth1.02 km
RajmaSouth-West1.09 km
RautarapurNorth-West1.16 km
JasorajpurNorth-West1.30 km
Dani ChakNorth1.42 km
GobardhanpurEast1.47 km
Siti BindaSouth-East2.09 km
Ptatap ChakNorth-West2.26 km
KalidanNorth-East2.39 km
HatiberyaNorth-West2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Brahmanipur

Brahmanipur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhamohanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Brahmanipur is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Brahmanipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Brahmanipur

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

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

FAQs about Brahmanipur

Where is Brahmanipur located?

Brahmanipur village is located in Pingla Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Brahmanipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Brahmanipur is Gobordhanpur.

What is the pincode of Brahmanipur?

The pincode of Brahmanipur is 721160.

What is the population of Brahmanipur?

Brahmanipur has a total population of 708, including 350 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Brahmanipur?

There are 188 households in Brahmanipur.

What is the literacy rate in Brahmanipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Brahmanipur is 81.21%. Male literacy is 87.71% and female literacy is 74.86%.