Baksagari - Balagarh, Hooghly

Baksagari is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.3 km from Patuligram and around 30.1 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baksagari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baksagari is 324992. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.43 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Baksagari

According to the 2011 Census, Baksagari village had a total population of 1,125 people, including 576 males and 549 females, living in 285 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.98%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 72.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 379.

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

Nearby Villages of Baksagari

Baksagari 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 Baksagari

Baksagari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Baksagari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baksagari is about 30.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baksagari

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

Health Facilities in Baksagari

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

FAQs about Baksagari