Burigaon

Burigaon is a village located in Singur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.9km away from sub-district headquarter Singur. Chinsura is the district headquarter of Burigaon village. As per 2009 stats, Mirzapurbankipur is the gram panchayat of Burigaon village.

Burigaon has its own place in the vibrant Hugli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Burigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Burigaon is 325512. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712409. Baidyabati is nearest town to Burigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Burigaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haripal Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Burigaon

Below is a concise population overview of Burigaon as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,291 665 626
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 101 58 43
Scheduled Castes (SC) 24 15 9
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,038 562 476
Illiterate Population 253 103 150

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Burigaon village:

  • The total population of Burigaon village is around 1,291, including approximately 665 males and 626 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 101 children aged 0–6 years in Burigaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Burigaon village has 24 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Burigaon village is about 80.40%, with male literacy at 84.51% and female literacy at 76.04%.
  • There are around 311 households in Burigaon village.

Connectivity of Burigaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Burigaon. As per the 2011 stats, Burigaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Burigaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Burigaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Burigaon.

Mostafapur Milki Satgara Santoshbati Baje Dhanyahana Mirzapur Bakipur Shibrambati Madhubati Srirampur Rajarambati Lakshmanpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Burigaon

Where is Burigaon located?
Burigaon village is situated in Singur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Burigaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Burigaon is Mirzapurbankipur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Burigaon?
The pincode of Burigaon is 712409, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Burigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Burigaon is 1,291, with 665 males and 626 females.
How many households are there in Burigaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Burigaon village has a total of 311 households.
What is the literacy rate in Burigaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Burigaon is 80.40%. The male literacy rate is 84.51%, while the female literacy rate is 76.04%.