Bara Atagi - Kaliganj, Nadia

Bara Atagi is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 51.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Matiari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Atagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Atagi is 321368. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.88 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bara Atagi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bara Atagi

As per Census 2011, Bara Atagi village has a total population of 4,571 people, consisting of 2,357 males and 2,214 females. The village has 1,086 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 515 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,304 literate and 2,267 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,190 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 264 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Atagi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bara Atagi

Bara Atagi 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 Bara Atagi

Bara Atagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dainhat, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Bara Atagi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bara Atagi is about 51.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Atagi

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

Health Facilities in Bara Atagi

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

FAQs about Bara Atagi