Baganda - Jangipara, Hooghly

Baganda is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Jangipara and around 44.2 km from Chinsura. Mundalika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baganda is 325796. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.06 hectares and falls under the 712404 pincode. Borgachia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Baganda

According to the 2011 Census, Baganda village had a total population of 2,374 people, including 1,158 males and 1,216 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.25%, with male literacy at 83.68% and female literacy at 75.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Baganda

Baganda 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 Baganda

Baganda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Borgachia to Baganda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baganda is about 44.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baganda

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

Health Facilities in Baganda

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

FAQs about Baganda