Mohammad Bazar, Birbhum Explained

Mohammad Bazar is a census town in Mohammad Bazar CD Block in Suri Sadar subdivision of Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Geography

Police station

Mohammad Bazar police station has jurisdiction over Mohammad Bazar CD block.^{[1] [2]}

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Mahammadbazar had a total population of 3,090 of which 1,545 (50%) were males and 1,545 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 361. The total number of literates in Mahammadbazar was 2,000 (73.29% of the population over 6 years).^[3]

Transport

NH 14, running from Morgram (in Murshidabad district) to Kharagpur (in Paschim Medinipur district) passes through Mohammad Bazar. This section was earlier part of Panagarh-Morgram Highway. SH 11, originates from Mohammad Bazar and runs to Ranaghat (in Nadia district).^[4]

Post Office

Mohammad Bazar has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 731127, under Suri head office. Branch offices using the same PIN are situated at Amjolpahari, Biadyanathpur, Baliharpur, Bishnupurkulkuri, Charicha, Debagramchuramali, Kapista, Nimdaspur, Rampur, Sarenda, Sehelaraipur and Seherakuri.^[5]

Culture

Udayan Pathagar, a government-sponsored library at Mohammad Bazar, was established in 1973. It has its own pucca building.^[6]

Healthcare

Mohammad Bazar Rural Hospital at PO Pattelnagar has 30 beds.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: District Statistical Handbook 2008, Birbhum . Table 2.1 . Bureau of Applied Economics and Statistics, Government of West Bengal . 30 January 2018.
2. Web site: Birbhum Police . Police Stations . West Bengal Police. 30 January 2018.
3. Web site: 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables . West Bengal – District-wise . Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India . 1 February 2018 .
4. Google maps
5. Web site: Birbhum Postal Zip Code Finder by Post Office . pincodezip.in . 1 February 2018.
6. Web site: List of Govt. Sponsored Libraries in the district of BIRBHUM . Government of West Bengal . 1 February 2018.
7. Web site: Health & Family Welfare Department . Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals . Government of West Bengal . 1 February 2018.