Bamunara - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Bamunara is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from Bhatar. Bamunara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamunara is 319783. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.24 hectares and falls under the 713121 pincode. Guskura is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bamunara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bamunara

As per Census 2011, Bamunara village has a total population of 2,051 people, consisting of 1,065 males and 986 females. The village has 540 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 256 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,033 literate and 1,018 illiterate residents. Additionally, 876 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 481 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0511,065986
Child Population (0–6 yrs)256141115
Scheduled Castes (SC)876466410
Scheduled Tribes (ST)481238243
Literate Population1,033609424
Illiterate Population1,018456562

Nearby Villages of Bamunara

Bamunara 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)
RatanpurSouth-West1.18 km
JhujkadangaSouth-East1.53 km
KumarunNorth-West1.68 km
SeruaNorth-East2.08 km
PanoaSouth-East2.13 km
BasudaSouth2.43 km
NarayanpurSouth-West2.59 km
NrisinhapurNorth2.88 km
RajipurSouth-East3.51 km
KhurulSouth3.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bamunara

Public transport in the Bamunara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Banpas, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guskura to Bamunara is about 28 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 Bamunara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bamunara

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

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

FAQs about Bamunara

Where is Bamunara located?

Bamunara village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bamunara?

Bamunara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bamunara?

The pincode of Bamunara is 713121.

What is the population of Bamunara?

Bamunara has a total population of 2,051, including 1,065 males and 986 females.

How many households are there in Bamunara?

There are 540 households in Bamunara.

What is the literacy rate in Bamunara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamunara is 50.37%. Male literacy is 57.18% and female literacy is 43.00%.