Bagdadi - Purulia - I, Purulia

Bagdadi is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Purulia and around 17.3 km from Purulia. Chakaltore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagdadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdadi is 330987. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.86 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bagdadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagdadi

As per Census 2011, Bagdadi village has a total population of 576 people, consisting of 305 males and 271 females. The village has 101 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 318 literate and 258 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagdadi

Bagdadi 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 Bagdadi

Bagdadi 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 Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bagdadi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bagdadi is about 17.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagdadi

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

Health Facilities in Bagdadi

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

FAQs about Bagdadi