Bamni - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Bamni is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from Manbazar and around 39.4 km from Purulia. Bamnimajhihira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamni is 332050. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.43 hectares and falls under the 723213 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Bamni

According to the 2011 Census, Bamni village had a total population of 2,481 people, including 1,252 males and 1,229 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.92%, with male literacy at 81.80% and female literacy at 49.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 419.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bamni is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 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