Bhangamali - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhangamali is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 97.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhangamali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangamali is 308979. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.89 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhangamali 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 Bhangamali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhangamali village had a total population of 776 people, including 408 males and 368 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.27%, with male literacy at 71.55% and female literacy at 60.26%.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhangamali

Bhangamali 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 Bhangamali

Public transport in the Bhangamali 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 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Bhangamali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Bhangamali is about 97.8 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 Bhangamali

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

Health Facilities in Bhangamali

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

FAQs about Bhangamali