Baksi - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Baksi is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Bagnan and around 51.2 km from Howrah. Baksihat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baksi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baksi is 333020. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.09 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baksi

According to the 2011 Census, Baksi village had a total population of 3,072 people, including 1,560 males and 1,512 females, living in 661 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 67.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,072, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Baksi

Baksi 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 Baksi

Baksi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deulti, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Baksi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Baksi is about 51.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baksi

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

Health Facilities in Baksi

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

FAQs about Baksi