Bhagabanpur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Bhagabanpur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from Mathurapur and around 68.2 km from Alipore. Shankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagabanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagabanpur is 334872. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.54 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhagabanpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raidighi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhagabanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagabanpur village had a total population of 3,774 people, including 1,894 males and 1,880 females, living in 718 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.86%, with male literacy at 79.15% and female literacy at 64.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 860.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagabanpur

Bhagabanpur 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 Bhagabanpur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhagabanpur. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Bhagabanpur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bhagabanpur is about 68.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagabanpur

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

Health Facilities in Bhagabanpur

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

FAQs about Bhagabanpur