Bhomra - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhomra is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Barua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhomra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhomra is 309756. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.09 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bhomra 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 Bhomra

According to the 2011 Census, Bhomra village had a total population of 5,539 people, including 2,799 males and 2,740 females, living in 1,291 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.74%, with male literacy at 80.71% and female literacy at 66.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,770, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 366.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhomra

Bhomra 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 Bhomra

Bhomra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhomra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhomra

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

Health Facilities in Bhomra

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

FAQs about Bhomra