Bhagmahima - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhagmahima is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 97.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagmahima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagmahima is 308980. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.1 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bhagmahima

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagmahima village had a total population of 515 people, including 262 males and 253 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 18.45%, with male literacy at 19.62% and female literacy at 17.24%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagmahima

Bhagmahima 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 Bhagmahima

Public transport in the Bhagmahima is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Bhagmahima is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Bhagmahima is about 97.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagmahima

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

Health Facilities in Bhagmahima

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

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