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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagatbari

According to the 2011 Census, Bagatbari village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 785 males and 688 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 876 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.75%, with male literacy at 82.54% and female literacy at 52.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 919.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bagatbari