Baghroa - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Baghroa is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.6 km from Ghughumari and around 9.3 km from Cooch Behar. Panisala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghroa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghroa is 308190. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.3 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Cooch Behar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Baghroa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Natabari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baghroa

As per Census 2011, Baghroa village has a total population of 1,213 people, consisting of 626 males and 587 females. The village has 301 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 839 literate and 374 illiterate residents. Additionally, 558 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 190 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghroa

Baghroa 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 Baghroa

Baghroa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cooch Behar to Baghroa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Baghroa is about 9.3 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghroa

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

Health Facilities in Baghroa

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

FAQs about Baghroa