Bhaga - Kaliganj, Nadia

Bhaga is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Debagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaga is 321354. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.17 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Bhaga 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 Bhaga

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaga village had a total population of 1,297 people, including 685 males and 612 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.57%, with male literacy at 71.50% and female literacy at 67.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaga

Bhaga 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 Bhaga

Bhaga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Bhaga is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bhaga is about 37 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 Bhaga

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

Health Facilities in Bhaga

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

FAQs about Bhaga