Baghkundi - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Baghkundi is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Manbazar and around 61.7 km from Purulia. Dhanarah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghkundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghkundi is 332133. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.65 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Baghkundi

As per Census 2011, Baghkundi village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 150 males and 161 females. The village has 64 households and a sex ratio of 1,073 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 180 literate and 131 illiterate residents. Additionally, 311 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population311150161
Child Population (0–6 yrs)361719
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311150161
Literate Population18011763
Illiterate Population1313398

Nearby Villages of Baghkundi

Baghkundi 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)
DeshyardiSouth-West1.21 km
KelyardiEast1.46 km
SukapataWest1.64 km
NagdagoraSouth1.80 km
ParashyaSouth-East1.85 km
ManbadyardiNorth2.49 km
GaidumurWest2.62 km
DhanaraNorth-East2.63 km
JamdaSouth2.71 km
BhunasolNorth2.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baghkundi

Baghkundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Anchuri, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Baghkundi is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Baghkundi is about 61.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghkundi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Baghkundi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Baghkundi

Where is Baghkundi located?

Baghkundi village is located in Manbazar - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baghkundi?

The Gram Panchayat of Baghkundi is Dhanarah.

What is the pincode of Baghkundi?

The pincode of Baghkundi is 723131.

What is the population of Baghkundi?

Baghkundi has a total population of 311, including 150 males and 161 females.

How many households are there in Baghkundi?

There are 64 households in Baghkundi.

What is the literacy rate in Baghkundi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baghkundi is 57.88%. Male literacy is 78.00% and female literacy is 39.13%.