Bagmaidan - Pandua, Hooghly

Bagmaidan is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Pandua and around 27 km from Chinsura. Kshirkundi-namajgram-niyasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagmaidan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagmaidan is 324849. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.02 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Bagmaidan

According to the 2011 Census, Bagmaidan village had a total population of 1,394 people, including 715 males and 679 females, living in 345 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.49%, with male literacy at 91.14% and female literacy at 77.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 369.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagmaidan

Bagmaidan 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 Bagmaidan

Bagmaidan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pundooah, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsura to Bagmaidan is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bagmaidan is about 27 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 Bagmaidan

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

Health Facilities in Bagmaidan

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

FAQs about Bagmaidan