Bhagra - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Bhagra is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Manteswar. Vagramulgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagra is 319716. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.2 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Bhagra 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 Bhagra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagra village had a total population of 4,086 people, including 2,117 males and 1,969 females, living in 969 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.25%, with male literacy at 78.74% and female literacy at 71.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 9, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagra

Bhagra 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 Bhagra

Bhagra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Bhagra is about 26 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 Bhagra

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

Health Facilities in Bhagra

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

FAQs about Bhagra