Bamunia - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Bamunia is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Manteswar. Pipalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamunia is 319736. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.9 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Bardhaman is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Bamunia

According to the 2011 Census, Bamunia village had a total population of 832 people, including 423 males and 409 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.83%, with male literacy at 86.89% and female literacy at 76.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamunia

Bamunia 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 Bamunia

Bamunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bardhaman to Bamunia is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamunia

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

Health Facilities in Bamunia

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

FAQs about Bamunia