Bhadsa - Purulia - I, Purulia

Bhadsa is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Purulia and around 19.1 km from Purulia. Manara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhadsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadsa is 331018. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.58 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhadsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purulia Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhadsa

As per Census 2011, Bhadsa village has a total population of 1,183 people, consisting of 586 males and 597 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,183586597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1909694
Scheduled Castes (SC)215108107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19811
Literate Population734420314
Illiterate Population449166283

Nearby Villages of Bhadsa

Bhadsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumiaNorth-East1.06 km
BungeraNorth-West1.38 km
ManeraSouth1.78 km
KatrahiSouth-East1.92 km
BanshraSouth-West2.07 km
PalmaEast2.17 km
ChipidaNorth2.30 km
PenrraNorth-East2.46 km
ChituaraWest2.55 km
Palanja Alias MisirdiSouth-West2.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhadsa

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bhadsa. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Bhadsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhadsa is about 19.1 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 Bhadsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhadsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Bhadsa

Where is Bhadsa located?

Bhadsa village is located in Purulia - I Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhadsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhadsa is Manara.

What is the pincode of Bhadsa?

The pincode of Bhadsa is 723102.

What is the population of Bhadsa?

Bhadsa has a total population of 1,183, including 586 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Bhadsa?

There are 236 households in Bhadsa.

What is the literacy rate in Bhadsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhadsa is 62.05%. Male literacy is 71.67% and female literacy is 52.60%.