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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bamni

As per Census 2011, Bamni village has a total population of 2,481 people, consisting of 1,252 males and 1,229 females. The village has 545 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 307 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,433 literate and 1,048 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 419 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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