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

As per Census 2011, Baraidanga village has a total population of 704 people, consisting of 370 males and 334 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 484 literate and 220 illiterate residents.

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

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