Diara - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Diara is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.8 km from Bagda and around 44.4 km from Barasat. Malipota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Diara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Diara is 322485. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.31 hectares and falls under the 743297 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Diara

According to the 2011 Census, Diara village had a total population of 3,084 people, including 1,631 males and 1,453 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 71.47% and female literacy at 65.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,241, 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 Diara

Diara 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 Diara

Diara 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 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Diara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Diara is about 44.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Diara

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

Health Facilities in Diara

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

FAQs about Diara