Baraidanga - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Baraidanga is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 77.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baraidanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baraidanga is 310463. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.5 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Baraidanga

According to the 2011 Census, Baraidanga village had a total population of 704 people, including 370 males and 334 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 79.09% and female literacy at 73.60%.

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

Nearby Villages of Baraidanga

Baraidanga 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 Baraidanga

Baraidanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Baraidanga is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Baraidanga is about 77.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baraidanga

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

Health Facilities in Baraidanga

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

FAQs about Baraidanga