Bargram - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Bargram is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Shyampur and around 41.2 km from Howrah. Bargram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargram is 333233. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.56 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Bargram 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 Bargram

As per Census 2011, Bargram village has a total population of 5,586 people, consisting of 2,888 males and 2,698 females. The village has 1,222 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 711 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,069 literate and 1,517 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,5862,8882,698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)711354357
Scheduled Castes (SC)22139
Literate Population4,0692,2171,852
Illiterate Population1,517671846

Nearby Villages of Bargram

Bargram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Pashchim GazipurNorth1.76 km
DanpatiaWest1.85 km
GhanashyampurNorth-West2.05 km
AnkulSouth2.18 km
SrirampurEast2.32 km
ChandpurSouth-East2.57 km
RatanpurNorth-West2.62 km
BalichaturiSouth-East2.68 km
PuturiaEast2.70 km
BachhariWest2.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargram

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Bargram. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Bargram is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Bargram is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bargram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bargram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bargram

Where is Bargram located?

Bargram village is located in Shyampur - II Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bargram?

Bargram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bargram?

The pincode of Bargram is 711312.

What is the population of Bargram?

Bargram has a total population of 5,586, including 2,888 males and 2,698 females.

How many households are there in Bargram?

There are 1,222 households in Bargram.

What is the literacy rate in Bargram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargram is 72.84%. Male literacy is 76.77% and female literacy is 68.64%.