Bachchhipur - Bhagawanpur - I, Purba Medinipur

Bachchhipur is a village situated in the Bhagawanpur - I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Bhagwanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bachchhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachchhipur is 345445. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.04 hectares and falls under the 721601 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Bachchhipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhagabanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanthi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bachchhipur

As per Census 2011, Bachchhipur village has a total population of 2,390 people, consisting of 1,224 males and 1,166 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,651 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3901,2241,166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391201190
Scheduled Castes (SC)703535
Literate Population1,651908743
Illiterate Population739316423

Nearby Villages of Bachchhipur

Bachchhipur 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)
BishnupurNorth-West0.93 km
BhagabanpurSouth-East1.07 km
Gopal DasbarEast1.19 km
TelibarEast1.37 km
AnantapurNorth-East1.72 km
ShyampurWest1.74 km
SarangpurNorth-West1.90 km
HamirpurSouth-West1.94 km
GobindapurNorth-East1.99 km
Setka PhaliNorth-East2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bachchhipur

Bachchhipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deshpran Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Contai to Bachchhipur is about 43 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 Bachchhipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Bachchhipur

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

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

FAQs about Bachchhipur

Where is Bachchhipur located?

Bachchhipur village is located in Bhagawanpur - I Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bachchhipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bachchhipur is Bhagwanpur.

What is the pincode of Bachchhipur?

The pincode of Bachchhipur is 721601.

What is the population of Bachchhipur?

Bachchhipur has a total population of 2,390, including 1,224 males and 1,166 females.

How many households are there in Bachchhipur?

There are 457 households in Bachchhipur.

What is the literacy rate in Bachchhipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bachchhipur is 69.08%. Male literacy is 74.18% and female literacy is 63.72%.