Barbangalpur - Uluberia - II, Howrah

Barbangalpur is a village situated in the Uluberia - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Uluberia and around 35.7 km from Howrah. Joyargori serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barbangalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barbangalpur is 332917. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.39 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Bagnan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Barbangalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Barbangalpur village had a total population of 2,591 people, including 1,325 males and 1,266 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.65%, with male literacy at 73.03% and female literacy at 61.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 832, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Barbangalpur

Barbangalpur 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 Barbangalpur

Barbangalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagnan to Barbangalpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Barbangalpur is about 35.7 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 Barbangalpur

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

Health Facilities in Barbangalpur

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

FAQs about Barbangalpur