Baganchara - Santipur, Nadia

Baganchara is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 21.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Baganchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baganchara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baganchara is 321925. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.63 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baganchara

According to the 2011 Census, Baganchara village had a total population of 8,524 people, including 4,363 males and 4,161 females, living in 2,052 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.08%, with male literacy at 69.50% and female literacy at 58.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7,190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Baganchara

Baganchara 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 Baganchara

Baganchara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Baganchara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Baganchara is about 21.2 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 Baganchara

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

Health Facilities in Baganchara

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

FAQs about Baganchara