Dihi Bagnan - Arambag, Hooghly

Dihi Bagnan is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from Arambag and around 70.8 km from Chinsura. Gourhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dihi Bagnan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dihi Bagnan is 324362. The village covers a total geographical area of 683.52 hectares and falls under the 712613 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Dihi Bagnan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dihi Bagnan

According to the 2011 Census, Dihi Bagnan village had a total population of 5,783 people, including 2,963 males and 2,820 females, living in 1,212 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.93%, with male literacy at 88.56% and female literacy at 76.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Dihi Bagnan

Dihi Bagnan 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 Dihi Bagnan

Dihi Bagnan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Dihi Bagnan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Dihi Bagnan is about 70.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dihi Bagnan

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

Health Facilities in Dihi Bagnan

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

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