Bamanbad - Para, Purulia

Bamanbad is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Para and around 33.3 km from Purulia. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamanbad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamanbad is 330074. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.52 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bamanbad

According to the 2011 Census, Bamanbad village had a total population of 1,796 people, including 921 males and 875 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.79%, with male literacy at 71.25% and female literacy at 45.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamanbad

Bamanbad 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 Bamanbad

Bamanbad is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Bamanbad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bamanbad is about 33.3 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 Bamanbad

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

Health Facilities in Bamanbad

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

FAQs about Bamanbad