Bhagaband - Puncha, Purulia

Bhagaband is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Puncha and around 50 km from Purulia. Chirudihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagaband village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagaband is 331094. The village covers a total geographical area of 339.46 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Bhagaband

As per Census 2011, Bhagaband village has a total population of 1,497 people, consisting of 755 males and 742 females. The village has 293 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 879 literate and 618 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 737 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagaband

Bhagaband 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 Bhagaband

Bhagaband is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Bhagaband is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhagaband is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagaband

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

Health Facilities in Bhagaband

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

FAQs about Bhagaband