Bagti - Bagmundi, Purulia

Bagti is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Pathardihi and around 59.7 km from Purulia. Burda-kalimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagti is 331545. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.28 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bagti

According to the 2011 Census, Bagti village had a total population of 924 people, including 470 males and 454 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.51%, with male literacy at 72.26% and female literacy at 36.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagti

Bagti 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 Bagti

Bagti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Bagti is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bagti is about 59.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagti

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

Health Facilities in Bagti

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

FAQs about Bagti