Bamni - Arsha, Purulia

Bamni is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from Sirkabad and around 39.4 km from Purulia. Hetgugui serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamni is 331160. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.48 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Bamni

According to the 2011 Census, Bamni village had a total population of 225 people, including 103 males and 122 females, living in 50 households. The sex ratio was 1,184 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.31%, with male literacy at 44.83% and female literacy at 28.26%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 225.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamni

Bamni 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 Bamni

Bamni is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Begun Kudar, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Bamni is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bamni is about 39.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamni

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

Health Facilities in Bamni

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

FAQs about Bamni