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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagilata village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 562 males and 547 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.51%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 48.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

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