Bhimnagar Village - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Bhimnagar is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Mathurapur and around 50.7 km from Alipore. Shankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhimnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhimnagar is 334862. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.41 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Bhimnagar 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 Bhimnagar

As per Census 2011, Bhimnagar village has a total population of 615 people, consisting of 307 males and 308 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhimnagar

Bhimnagar 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 Bhimnagar

Bhimnagar 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 Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Bhimnagar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bhimnagar is about 50.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhimnagar

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

Health Facilities in Bhimnagar

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

FAQs about Bhimnagar