Bhanta

Bhanta is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.3km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 24.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, South Garia is the gram panchayat of Bhanta village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhanta unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Bhanta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhanta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhanta is 333884. The village spans a total geographical area of 72.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743613. Barinpur is nearest town to Bhanta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhanta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhanta

Population of Bhanta

According to the 2011 Census, Bhanta has a total population of about 2,010, with approximately 1,023 males and 987 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,332 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 79.80%, with male literacy at about 85.14% and female literacy near 74.27%. There are around 494 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhanta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhanta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhanta. As per the 2011 stats, Bhanta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhanta

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhanta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhanta.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhanta