Bighati - Singur, Hooghly

Bighati is a village situated in the Singur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Singur. Bighati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bighati is 325550. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.7 hectares and falls under the 712124 pincode. Bhadreshwar is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Bighati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Singur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bighati

According to the 2011 Census, Bighati village had a total population of 4,388 people, including 2,271 males and 2,117 females, living in 1,024 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.06%, with male literacy at 89.28% and female literacy at 80.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 800, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Bighati

Bighati 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 Bighati

Bighati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadreshwar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadreshwar to Bighati is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bighati

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

Health Facilities in Bighati

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

FAQs about Bighati