Bamhol

Bamhol is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.7km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Bamhol village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur I is the gram panchayat of Bamhol village.

Here you can discover what makes Bamhol unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bamhol’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 Bamhol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bamhol is 309567. The village spans a total geographical area of 163.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Bamhol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bamhol 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bamhol

Population of Bamhol

According to the 2011 Census, Bamhol has a total population of about 596, with approximately 286 males and 310 females. The sex ratio is around 1083 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 433. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.75%, with male literacy at about 43.01% and female literacy near 32.90%. There are around 124 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bamhol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bamhol

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

Nearby Villages of Bamhol

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bamhol