Fulbagan - Kaliganj, Nadia

Fulbagan is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 57.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gobra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fulbagan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulbagan is 321335. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.71 hectares and falls under the 741156 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Fulbagan 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 Fulbagan

As per Census 2011, Fulbagan village has a total population of 665 people, consisting of 357 males and 308 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 402 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population665357308
Child Population (0–6 yrs)603030
Scheduled Castes (SC)2-2
Literate Population402253149
Illiterate Population263104159

Nearby Villages of Fulbagan

Fulbagan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Char SitahatiSouth-West0.77 km
Char SriharipurEast0.79 km
Char DattabatiSouth-West1.20 km
ShiruliNorth-West1.33 km
DattabatiWest1.59 km
GobraSouth1.94 km
NaliapurWest2.15 km
ChhutipurSouth-East2.38 km
JuranpurEast2.50 km
NaihatiSouth-West2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Fulbagan

Fulbagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangatikuri, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Fulbagan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Fulbagan is about 57.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulbagan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Fulbagan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Fulbagan

Where is Fulbagan located?

Fulbagan village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Fulbagan?

The Gram Panchayat of Fulbagan is Gobra.

What is the pincode of Fulbagan?

The pincode of Fulbagan is 741156.

What is the population of Fulbagan?

Fulbagan has a total population of 665, including 357 males and 308 females.

How many households are there in Fulbagan?

There are 151 households in Fulbagan.

What is the literacy rate in Fulbagan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Fulbagan is 60.45%. Male literacy is 70.87% and female literacy is 48.38%.