Bandhupur - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Bandhupur is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Manteswar. Mamudpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bandhupur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhupur is 319700. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.87 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bandhupur 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 Bandhupur

As per Census 2011, Bandhupur village has a total population of 804 people, consisting of 417 males and 387 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 516 literate and 288 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population804417387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)763739
Scheduled Castes (SC)703139
Literate Population516291225
Illiterate Population288126162

Nearby Villages of Bandhupur

Bandhupur 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)
GarsondangaNorth-East1.03 km
GohaildangaWest1.25 km
MirgaharSouth-West1.26 km
KamalpurSouth-East1.46 km
BarunaWest2.00 km
BaradhekSouth2.06 km
GagraNorth-East2.24 km
PuruniaWest2.79 km
RaigramWest2.84 km
SatgariaSouth-East2.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bandhupur

Bandhupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalinagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Bandhupur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhupur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Bandhupur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bandhupur

Where is Bandhupur located?

Bandhupur village is located in Manteswar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bandhupur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bandhupur is Mamudpur-i.

What is the pincode of Bandhupur?

The pincode of Bandhupur is 713422.

What is the population of Bandhupur?

Bandhupur has a total population of 804, including 417 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Bandhupur?

There are 181 households in Bandhupur.

What is the literacy rate in Bandhupur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bandhupur is 64.18%. Male literacy is 69.78% and female literacy is 58.14%.