Bodra - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Bodra is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.6 km from Gobindapur and around 34.3 km from Alipore. Bodra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodra is 333684. The village covers a total geographical area of 304.53 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bodra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bodra

According to the 2011 Census, Bodra village had a total population of 5,324 people, including 2,742 males and 2,582 females, living in 1,130 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.09%, with male literacy at 80.72% and female literacy at 67.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 822, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodra

Bodra 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 Bodra

Bodra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Bodra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bodra is about 34.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodra

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

Health Facilities in Bodra

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

FAQs about Bodra