Bigra - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Bigra is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.3 km from Bhatar. Sahebganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bigra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bigra is 319772. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.64 hectares and falls under the 713520 pincode. Guskura is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bigra 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 Bigra

According to the 2011 Census, Bigra village had a total population of 1,863 people, including 933 males and 930 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.99%, with male literacy at 76.69% and female literacy at 63.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 264.

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

Nearby Villages of Bigra

Bigra 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 Bigra

Bigra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banpas, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Guskura to Bigra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bigra

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

Health Facilities in Bigra

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

FAQs about Bigra