Bagatbari - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Bagatbari is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Raghunathpur and around 60.8 km from Purulia. Babugram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagatbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagatbari is 330271. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.71 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Anara Rly Colon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Bagatbari

As per Census 2011, Bagatbari village has a total population of 1,473 people, consisting of 785 males and 688 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 145 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 913 literate and 560 illiterate residents. Additionally, 919 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,473785688
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1457570
Scheduled Castes (SC)919480439
Literate Population913586327
Illiterate Population560199361

Nearby Villages of Bagatbari

Bagatbari 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)
JuludiNorth-East0.94 km
NamdiEast1.81 km
JorberyaSouth-West2.33 km
AmlatoraNorth-West2.34 km
KalyandiSouth2.34 km
RampurWest2.51 km
SonaojuriSouth-East2.73 km
DumariakuriNorth-East2.92 km
PalmaNorth-West3.32 km
BhalagaraEast3.44 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagatbari

Bagatbari 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 Anara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anara Rly Colon to Bagatbari is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bagatbari is about 60.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagatbari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bagatbari

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

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

FAQs about Bagatbari

Where is Bagatbari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bagatbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagatbari is Babugram.

What is the pincode of Bagatbari?

The pincode of Bagatbari is 723126.

What is the population of Bagatbari?

Bagatbari has a total population of 1,473, including 785 males and 688 females.

How many households are there in Bagatbari?

There are 306 households in Bagatbari.

What is the literacy rate in Bagatbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagatbari is 61.98%. Male literacy is 74.65% and female literacy is 47.53%.