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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Brahmanipur village had a total population of 708 people, including 350 males and 358 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.13%, with male literacy at 95.94% and female literacy at 84.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Brahmanipur