Bagdaha - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Bagdaha is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.3 km from Bagda and around 75.4 km from Barasat. Bagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagdaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagdaha is 322449. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.53 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bagdaha

According to the 2011 Census, Bagdaha village had a total population of 6,424 people, including 3,348 males and 3,076 females, living in 1,495 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.82%, with male literacy at 79.74% and female literacy at 69.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,700, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 893.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagdaha

Bagdaha 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 Bagdaha

Bagdaha 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 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Bagdaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bagdaha is about 75.4 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 Bagdaha

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

Health Facilities in Bagdaha

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

FAQs about Bagdaha