Baikunthapur - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Baikunthapur is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Shyampur and around 37 km from Howrah. Nakol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikunthapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikunthapur is 333196. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.89 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Khalor is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Baikunthapur

As per Census 2011, Baikunthapur village has a total population of 4,653 people, consisting of 2,410 males and 2,243 females. The village has 1,053 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 523 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,457 literate and 1,196 illiterate residents. Additionally, 507 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baikunthapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baikunthapur

Baikunthapur 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 Baikunthapur

Baikunthapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalor to Baikunthapur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Baikunthapur is about 37 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 Baikunthapur

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

Health Facilities in Baikunthapur

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

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