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

According to the 2011 Census, Bagrail village had a total population of 700 people, including 369 males and 331 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.59%, with male literacy at 75.95% and female literacy at 68.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bagrail