Village code 312382

Bahirkap Village, Ratua - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Bahirkap is a village in Ratua - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Maldah district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Bahirkap village map in West Bengal
Bahirkap village map image for Ratua - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Bahirkap is a village in Ratua - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Maldah district, West Bengal. For Bahirkap, the population is 4,549, PIN code is 732205 and Census village code is 312382. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Bahirkap village
Village code312382
PIN code732205
Population4,549
Households819
Area310.83 ha / 3.11 sq. km / 768 acres
Population density1,464 people per sq. km
Sex ratio975 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townMalda (50 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtMaldah
Census 2011 districtMaldah

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 732205. This helps users verify the postal area for Bahirkap, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Bahirkap village
PIN code732205
Post offices linked with this PINBahirkap BO, Ratua SO, Baharal BO, Balupur BO, Banikantatala BO, and Bilaimari BO
Best matching post officeBahirkap BO (Branch office)
Delivery office records10
Postal districtMaldah
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionMalda Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Bahirkap comes under Bahirkap gram panchayat and Ratua - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Ratua - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Ratua at 5.70 km. The Census district headquarters, English Bazar, is 47.60 km away.

Administrative details for Bahirkap
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtMaldah
Census 2011 districtMaldah
State code19
District code332
Block / Census sub-district code2212
C.D. Block code59
Block panchayat code59

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Bahirkap village and its household count.

Total population

4,549 residents in 819 households

Male population

2,303

Female population

2,246

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Bahirkap
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Bahirkap
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceNot available in village
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeAvailable
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyNot available in village
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeNot available in village
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldNot available in village
Public libraryNot available in village
Public reading roomNot available in village

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Bahirkap
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesNot available in village
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageNot available in village
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyNot available in village
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power16 hours per day
Winter domestic power18 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Bahirkap
Net area sown228.83 hectares
Irrigated area217 hectares
Unirrigated area11.83 hectares
Non-agricultural area82 hectares
Main cropPaddy
Second cropJute
Third cropWheat

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Bahirkap
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Debipur, 5-10 km away.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Bhado, 5-10 km away.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Bahirkap

Malda (50 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Ratua is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Bahirkap
Nearest major townMalda (50 km)
Block headquartersRatua (5.70 km)
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Bahirkap. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Bahirkap
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre2
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors in Position2
Family Welfare Centre2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Family Welfare Centre Doctors in Position2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer1
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Rural Production Centres or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near the VillageAvailable
Post OfficeAvailable
Public Call Office Mobile PCOAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
VansAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Carts Drivens by AnimalsAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Navigable Waterways River CanalAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bahirkap village located?

Bahirkap is located in Ratua - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Maldah.

Which Block is Bahirkap in?

Bahirkap is in Ratua - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Bahirkap in?

District: Maldah.

What is the village code of Bahirkap?

The Census village code of Bahirkap is 312382.

What is the PIN code of Bahirkap?

The PIN code reported for Bahirkap is 732205.

What is the population of Bahirkap?

Bahirkap has 4,549 residents in 819 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Bahirkap?

The nearest statutory town to Bahirkap is Malda (50 km).

Which crops are grown in Bahirkap?

The main crops reported for Bahirkap are Paddy, Jute, and Wheat.

What land-use details are available for Bahirkap?

Land-use details for Bahirkap include net area sown: 228.83 hectares, irrigated area: 217 hectares, and unirrigated area: 11.83 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Bahirkap?

Government primary school status for Bahirkap is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Bahirkap?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Bahirkap?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Bahirkap?

The total geographical area of Bahirkap is 310.83 hectares.

How many households are in Bahirkap?

Bahirkap has 819 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Bahirkap?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

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