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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Dihi Bagnan

As per Census 2011, Dihi Bagnan village has a total population of 5,783 people, consisting of 2,963 males and 2,820 females. The village has 1,212 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 709 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,208 literate and 1,575 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,225 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dihi Bagnan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7832,9632,820
Child Population (0–6 yrs)709358351
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,225627598
Scheduled Tribes (ST)733934
Literate Population4,2082,3071,901
Illiterate Population1,575656919

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PuisaraNorth-West1.32 km
KhalarWest1.38 km
Para BagnanSouth-East1.78 km
Jaysinha ChakNorth-East1.95 km
SubhayapurSouth-West1.95 km
GauriNorth-West2.28 km
BeurgramNorth-West2.33 km
ShitalpurEast2.35 km
Balai ChakEast2.42 km
SamtaEast2.54 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Dihi Bagnan

Where is Dihi Bagnan located?

Dihi Bagnan village is located in Arambag Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dihi Bagnan?

The Gram Panchayat of Dihi Bagnan is Gourhati-i.

What is the pincode of Dihi Bagnan?

The pincode of Dihi Bagnan is 712613.

What is the population of Dihi Bagnan?

Dihi Bagnan has a total population of 5,783, including 2,963 males and 2,820 females.

How many households are there in Dihi Bagnan?

There are 1,212 households in Dihi Bagnan.

What is the literacy rate in Dihi Bagnan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dihi Bagnan is 72.77%. Male literacy is 77.86% and female literacy is 67.41%.