Auldanga - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Auldanga is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24 km from Bagda and around 75.3 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Auldanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Auldanga is 322433. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.78 hectares and falls under the 743270 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Auldanga

As per Census 2011, Auldanga village has a total population of 2,058 people, consisting of 1,040 males and 1,018 females. The village has 477 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,159 literate and 899 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,748 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0581,0401,018
Child Population (0–6 yrs)216112104
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,748880868
Scheduled Tribes (ST)452520
Literate Population1,159647512
Illiterate Population899393506

Nearby Villages of Auldanga

Auldanga 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)
Monoharpur ChakSouth1.04 km
KuliaNorth1.21 km
Purba BhabanipurSouth-West1.21 km
DaharpotaEast1.52 km
BaneshwarpurSouth-East1.61 km
Beara ChakSouth-West1.99 km
AinshghataSouth2.13 km
BerbariEast2.28 km
RajkolNorth-East2.38 km
BaikolaSouth-East2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Auldanga

Auldanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Auldanga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Auldanga is about 75.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Auldanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Auldanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Auldanga

Where is Auldanga located?

Auldanga village is located in Bagda Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Auldanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Auldanga is Ranaghat.

What is the pincode of Auldanga?

The pincode of Auldanga is 743270.

What is the population of Auldanga?

Auldanga has a total population of 2,058, including 1,040 males and 1,018 females.

How many households are there in Auldanga?

There are 477 households in Auldanga.

What is the literacy rate in Auldanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Auldanga is 56.32%. Male literacy is 62.21% and female literacy is 50.29%.