Bagjan - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Bagjan is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 14.8 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Maynaguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagjan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagjan is 307542. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.98 hectares and falls under the 735224 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bagjan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagjan

As per Census 2011, Bagjan village has a total population of 2,449 people, consisting of 1,240 males and 1,209 females. The village has 593 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 324 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,680 literate and 769 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,766 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagjan

Bagjan 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 Bagjan

Bagjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is New Domohani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Bagjan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bagjan is about 14.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagjan

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

Health Facilities in Bagjan

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

FAQs about Bagjan