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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bhagmahima village has a total population of 515 people, consisting of 262 males and 253 females. The village has 98 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 439 illiterate residents.

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

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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