Bhatganja - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhatganja is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhatun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatganja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatganja is 309591. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.37 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Bhatganja 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 Bhatganja

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatganja village had a total population of 1,454 people, including 733 males and 721 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.10%, with male literacy at 78.95% and female literacy at 58.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,001, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatganja

Bhatganja 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 Bhatganja

Bhatganja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhatganja is about 28 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 Bhatganja

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

Health Facilities in Bhatganja

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

FAQs about Bhatganja