Baikola - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Baikola is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Bagda and around 72.7 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikola is 322431. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.16 hectares and falls under the 743270 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Baikola

According to the 2011 Census, Baikola village had a total population of 2,010 people, including 1,030 males and 980 females, living in 482 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 81.90% and female literacy at 76.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 799, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Baikola

Baikola 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 Baikola

Baikola is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Baikola is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Baikola is about 72.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baikola

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

Health Facilities in Baikola

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

FAQs about Baikola