Bagnan - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bagnan is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 29.6 km from Chinsura. Belmuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagnan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagnan is 324729. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.28 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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 Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagnan

As per Census 2011, Bagnan village has a total population of 1,986 people, consisting of 1,003 males and 983 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 220 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,463 literate and 523 illiterate residents. Additionally, 796 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagnan

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 Bagnan

Bagnan 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 Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bagnan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bagnan is about 29.6 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 Bagnan

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

Health Facilities in 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 Bagnan village are given below:

FAQs about Bagnan