Bhat Bhanga - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Bhat Bhanga is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 39.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bahirgachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhat Bhanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhat Bhanga is 322088. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.28 hectares and falls under the 741504 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhat Bhanga 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 Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhat Bhanga

According to the 2011 Census, Bhat Bhanga village had a total population of 1,768 people, including 908 males and 860 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 80.92% and female literacy at 68.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhat Bhanga

Bhat Bhanga 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 Bhat Bhanga

Bhat Bhanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Santinagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Bhat Bhanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bhat Bhanga is about 39.2 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 Bhat Bhanga

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

Health Facilities in Bhat Bhanga

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

FAQs about Bhat Bhanga