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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bagnan village had a total population of 1,986 people, including 1,003 males and 983 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.84%, with male literacy at 89.53% and female literacy at 76.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 796, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 136.

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

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