Baragoga - Labpur, Birbhum

Baragoga is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 30.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Labpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baragoga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baragoga is 317535. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.08 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Baragoga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baragoga

As per Census 2011, Baragoga village has a total population of 1,252 people, consisting of 661 males and 591 females. The village has 277 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 297 illiterate residents. Additionally, 531 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baragoga are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baragoga

Baragoga 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 Baragoga

Baragoga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Baragoga is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baragoga is about 30.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baragoga

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

Health Facilities in Baragoga

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

FAQs about Baragoga