Bihanagar

Bihanagar is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Bihanagar village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur Ii is the gram panchayat of Bihanagar village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bihanagar is 309560. The village spans a total geographical area of 222.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Bihanagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bihanagar 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 Bihanagar

Population of Bihanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Bihanagar has a total population of about 1,679, with approximately 849 males and 830 females. The sex ratio is around 977 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 257 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 617 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 405. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.84%, with male literacy at about 61.72% and female literacy near 45.78%. There are around 371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bihanagar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bihanagar

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

Nearby Villages of Bihanagar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bihanagar