Bhagilata - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhagilata 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. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagilata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagilata is 309608. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.26 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bhagilata 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 Bhagilata

As per Census 2011, Bhagilata village has a total population of 1,109 people, consisting of 562 males and 547 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 534 literate and 575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 721 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 301 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhagilata

Bhagilata 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 Bhagilata

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bhagilata. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhagilata is about 35 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 Bhagilata

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

Health Facilities in Bhagilata

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

FAQs about Bhagilata