Bagrail - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Bagrail is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 17.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Barasat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagrail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagrail is 321997. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.85 hectares and falls under the 741121 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bagrail

As per Census 2011, Bagrail village has a total population of 700 people, consisting of 369 males and 331 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 466 literate and 234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population700369331
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582830
Scheduled Castes (SC)282145137
Literate Population466259207
Illiterate Population234110124

Nearby Villages of Bagrail

Bagrail 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)
Jalkar PatuliNorth-East0.84 km
MugrailNorth-West0.91 km
Bara KultaNorth-East1.37 km
Chandan DahaNorth1.79 km
ByaspurEast2.09 km
Gangni (ct)North-West2.49 km
TakshaliNorth-East2.64 km
GaruapotaNorth3.00 km
Badkulla (ct)North-West3.15 km
HajrapurEast3.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagrail

Bagrail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Taherpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Bagrail is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bagrail is about 17.3 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 Bagrail

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

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

Health Facilities in Bagrail

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

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

FAQs about Bagrail

Where is Bagrail located?

Bagrail village is located in Ranaghat - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bagrail?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagrail is Barasat.

What is the pincode of Bagrail?

The pincode of Bagrail is 741121.

What is the population of Bagrail?

Bagrail has a total population of 700, including 369 males and 331 females.

How many households are there in Bagrail?

There are 179 households in Bagrail.

What is the literacy rate in Bagrail?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagrail is 66.57%. Male literacy is 70.19% and female literacy is 62.54%.