Baga

Baga is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.6km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Baga village. As per 2009 stats, Raghunathpur is the gram panchayat of Baga village.

Here you can discover what makes Baga unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Baga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Baga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baga is 326726. The village spans a total geographical area of 176.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722136. Bankura is nearest town to Baga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chhatna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baga

Population of Baga

According to the 2011 Census, Baga has a total population of about 2,256, with approximately 1,181 males and 1,075 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 256 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 728 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.28%, with male literacy at about 71.72% and female literacy near 51.91%. There are around 451 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Baga. As per the 2011 stats, Baga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Baga

Knowing the nearby villages of Baga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Baga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baga