Badbangi - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Badbangi is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badbangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badbangi is 311167. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.2 hectares and falls under the 733101 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Badbangi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Badbangi

According to the 2011 Census, Badbangi village had a total population of 1,159 people, including 604 males and 555 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.83%, with male literacy at 76.95% and female literacy at 59.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 420.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Badbangi

Badbangi 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 Badbangi

Badbangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Badbangi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Badbangi is about 4.1 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 Badbangi

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

Health Facilities in Badbangi

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

FAQs about Badbangi