Bangihati - Serampur Uttarpara, Hooghly

Bangihati is a village situated in the Serampur Uttarpara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Serampur and around 24.9 km from Chinsura. Rajyadharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangihati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangihati is 325570. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.96 hectares and falls under the 712203 pincode. Sirampur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Bangihati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sreerampur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bangihati

According to the 2011 Census, Bangihati village had a total population of 3,660 people, including 1,853 males and 1,807 females, living in 860 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.39%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 81.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 617.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangihati

Bangihati 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 Bangihati

Bangihati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rishra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirampur to Bangihati is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bangihati is about 24.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangihati

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

Health Facilities in Bangihati

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

FAQs about Bangihati