Bahor - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bahor is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bindole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahor is 309611. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.24 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bahor

According to the 2011 Census, Bahor village had a total population of 2,840 people, including 1,399 males and 1,441 females, living in 635 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.46%, with male literacy at 68.13% and female literacy at 51.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,395, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahor

Bahor 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 Bahor

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Bahor. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bahor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahor

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

Health Facilities in Bahor

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

FAQs about Bahor