Bagunda - Nakashipara, Nadia

Bagunda is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 33.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bethuadahari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagunda is 321446. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.13 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagr is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Bagunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bagunda village had a total population of 1,628 people, including 829 males and 799 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 67.38% and female literacy at 60.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,628829799
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244124120
Scheduled Castes (SC)290150140
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population883475408
Illiterate Population745354391

Nearby Villages of Bagunda

Bagunda 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)
Bade TehattaNorth-West1.08 km
Chak ShukpukuriaSouth-West1.17 km
ChichuriaSouth-East1.50 km
SaliSouth-West1.83 km
GuurniNorth-West2.18 km
Baman DangaSouth2.30 km
MalumgachhaNorth2.33 km
GobipurNorth-East2.38 km
ChandipurNorth2.79 km
BelpukuriaSouth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagunda

Bagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagr to Bagunda is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bagunda is about 33.2 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 Bagunda

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

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

Health Facilities in Bagunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bagunda

Where is Bagunda located?

Bagunda village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagunda is Bethuadahari-ii.

What is the pincode of Bagunda?

The pincode of Bagunda is 741126.

What is the population of Bagunda?

Bagunda had a total population of 1,628, including 829 males and 799 females.

How many households are there in Bagunda?

Bagunda had 392 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bagunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagunda was 63.80%. Male literacy was 67.38% and female literacy was 60.09%.