Bamni Village Overview
Bamni is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 20.9 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 39.4 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Bamni village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bamni village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamni is 331160. The village covers a geographical area of 490.48 hectares and has a pincode of 723213. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.
Bamni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bamni
Population & Demographics of Bamni
This section provides population and demographic details of Bamni village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 225 | 103 | 122 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 46 | 16 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 225 | 103 | 122 |
| Literate Population | 65 | 39 | 26 |
| Illiterate Population | 160 | 64 | 96 |
Key population details of Bamni village are given below:
- Bamni village is a small village with a total population of around 225, including approximately 103 males and 122 females, with a sex ratio of 1184 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 225 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bamni village is low, with a literacy rate of about 28.89%.
- There are around 50 households in Bamni village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bamni
Transport facilities help residents of Bamni village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bamni
The following villages are located close to Bamni and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bamni
- Where is Bamni located?
- Bamni village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bamni?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bamni is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bamni?
- The pincode of Bamni is 723213.
- What is the population of Bamni?
- Bamni has a total population of 225, including 103 males and 122 females.
- How many households are there in Bamni?
- There are 50 households in Bamni.
- What is the literacy rate in Bamni?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bamni is 28.89%. Male literacy is 37.86% and female literacy is 21.31%.