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.

Here you can discover what makes Burigaon unique in its vibrant Singur-Hugli region. You’ll see Burigaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Burigaon

Population of Burigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Burigaon has a total population of about 1,291, with approximately 665 males and 626 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 101 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 24 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.40%, with male literacy at about 84.51% and female literacy near 76.04%. There are around 311 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Burigaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

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