Bhatghara - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhatghara is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Maraikura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatghara is 309691. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.11 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Bhatghara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhatghara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatghara village had a total population of 2,766 people, including 1,416 males and 1,350 females, living in 608 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.79%, with male literacy at 69.09% and female literacy at 58.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatghara

Bhatghara 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 Bhatghara

Bhatghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhatghara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatghara

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

Health Facilities in Bhatghara

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

FAQs about Bhatghara