Bamnagar - Jangipara, Hooghly

Bamnagar is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Jangipara and around 46.1 km from Chinsura. Antpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamnagar is 325744. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.5 hectares and falls under the 712408 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Bamnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Bamnagar village had a total population of 1,310 people, including 661 males and 649 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.49%, with male literacy at 85.83% and female literacy at 70.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 495, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 185.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamnagar

Bamnagar 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 Bamnagar

Bamnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Bamnagar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bamnagar is about 46.1 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 Bamnagar

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

Health Facilities in Bamnagar

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

FAQs about Bamnagar