Bhagabanpur - Bhagawanpur - I, Purba Medinipur

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagabanpur is 345455. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.67 hectares and falls under the 721601 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Bhagabanpur 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 Bhagabanpur

As per Census 2011, Bhagabanpur village has a total population of 2,566 people, consisting of 1,294 males and 1,272 females. The village has 581 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 348 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,968 literate and 598 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5661,2941,272
Child Population (0–6 yrs)348172176
Scheduled Castes (SC)212102110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population1,9681,054914
Illiterate Population598240358

Nearby Villages of Bhagabanpur

Bhagabanpur 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)
TelibarNorth-East1.07 km
BachchhipurNorth-West1.07 km
Chhota DaulatpurSouth-East1.21 km
Gopal DasbarNorth-East1.26 km
HamirpurWest1.90 km
BishnupurNorth-West1.93 km
BanlauriSouth-East2.07 km
Nona LaskarpurEast2.09 km
GobindapurNorth-East2.20 km
AnantapurNorth2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagabanpur

Bhagabanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deshpran Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
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 Bhagabanpur is about 40 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 Bhagabanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhagabanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhagabanpur

Where is Bhagabanpur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bhagabanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhagabanpur is Bhagwanpur.

What is the pincode of Bhagabanpur?

The pincode of Bhagabanpur is 721601.

What is the population of Bhagabanpur?

Bhagabanpur has a total population of 2,566, including 1,294 males and 1,272 females.

How many households are there in Bhagabanpur?

There are 581 households in Bhagabanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bhagabanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhagabanpur is 76.70%. Male literacy is 81.45% and female literacy is 71.86%.