Bodma - Kashipur, Purulia

Bodma is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9 km from Kashipur and around 44.9 km from Purulia. Rangamati-ranjandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bodma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodma is 330737. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.87 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bodma

According to the 2011 Census, Bodma village had a total population of 1,260 people, including 669 males and 591 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.54%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 47.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodma

Bodma 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 Bodma

Bodma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Bodma is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bodma is about 44.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodma

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

Health Facilities in Bodma

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

FAQs about Bodma