Baksa - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Baksa is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Bagda and around 75 km from Barasat. Bagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baksa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baksa is 322472. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.84 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Baksa

According to the 2011 Census, Baksa village had a total population of 3,239 people, including 1,679 males and 1,560 females, living in 758 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.81%, with male literacy at 85.72% and female literacy at 75.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,445, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

Nearby Villages of Baksa

Baksa 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 Baksa

Baksa 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 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Baksa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Baksa is about 75 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 Baksa

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

Health Facilities in Baksa

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

FAQs about Baksa