Bakharpur - Ramnagar - I, Purba Medinipur

Bakharpur is a village situated in the Ramnagar - I subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Badhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakharpur is 346850. The village covers a total geographical area of 34.56 hectares and falls under the 721446 pincode. Contai is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bakharpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bakharpur

As per Census 2011, Bakharpur village has a total population of 516 people, consisting of 268 males and 248 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 83 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population516268248
Child Population (0–6 yrs)382117
Scheduled Castes (SC)361719
Literate Population433239194
Illiterate Population832954

Nearby Villages of Bakharpur

Bakharpur is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Bakharpur

Bakharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Bakharpur.

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 Bakharpur is about 11 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 Bakharpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bakharpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bakharpur

Where is Bakharpur located?

Bakharpur village is located in Ramnagar - I Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakharpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Bakharpur is Badhia.

What is the pincode of Bakharpur?

The pincode of Bakharpur is 721446.

What is the population of Bakharpur?

Bakharpur has a total population of 516, including 268 males and 248 females.

How many households are there in Bakharpur?

There are 127 households in Bakharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Bakharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakharpur is 83.91%. Male literacy is 89.18% and female literacy is 78.23%.