Baghna - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Baghna is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 89.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghna is 310380. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.7 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Baghna

According to the 2011 Census, Baghna village had a total population of 203 people, including 92 males and 111 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 1,207 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.22%, with male literacy at 67.47% and female literacy at 52.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghna

Baghna 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 Baghna

Baghna is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Baghna is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Baghna is about 89.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghna

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

Health Facilities in Baghna

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

FAQs about Baghna