Bodai - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Bodai is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Amdanga and around 12.4 km from Barasat. Bodai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodai is 323044. The village covers a total geographical area of 528.22 hectares and falls under the 700126 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bodai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bodai

According to the 2011 Census, Bodai village had a total population of 6,971 people, including 3,581 males and 3,390 females, living in 1,633 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.37%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 79.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 581, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Bodai

Bodai 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 Bodai

Bodai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Bodai is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bodai is about 12.4 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 Bodai

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

Health Facilities in Bodai

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

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