Baliadanga - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Baliadanga is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 12.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dignagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baliadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baliadanga is 321718. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.78 hectares and falls under the 741317 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Baliadanga

As per Census 2011, Baliadanga village has a total population of 2,524 people, consisting of 1,307 males and 1,217 females. The village has 535 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 326 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,394 literate and 1,130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 20 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5241,3071,217
Child Population (0–6 yrs)326167159
Scheduled Castes (SC)201010
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1517774
Literate Population1,394761633
Illiterate Population1,130546584

Nearby Villages of Baliadanga

Baliadanga 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)
ChakchapraEast1.09 km
GoalparaWest1.19 km
Ghol GachhiNorth1.40 km
KursiNorth-West1.69 km
PanchpotaSouth1.72 km
BagdiaSouth-East1.83 km
DignagarNorth2.03 km
TiabaliWest2.49 km
Chapra DignagarNorth-East2.78 km
BathangachhiEast2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baliadanga

Baliadanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Baliadanga is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Baliadanga is about 12.3 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 Baliadanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Baliadanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Baliadanga

Where is Baliadanga located?

Baliadanga village is located in Krishnagar - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baliadanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Baliadanga is Dignagar.

What is the pincode of Baliadanga?

The pincode of Baliadanga is 741317.

What is the population of Baliadanga?

Baliadanga has a total population of 2,524, including 1,307 males and 1,217 females.

How many households are there in Baliadanga?

There are 535 households in Baliadanga.

What is the literacy rate in Baliadanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baliadanga is 55.23%. Male literacy is 58.22% and female literacy is 52.01%.