Karanga - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Karanga is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 28.1 km from Bagda and around 70.8 km from Barasat. Koniara-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karanga is 322482. The village covers a total geographical area of 589.21 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Karanga

According to the 2011 Census, Karanga village had a total population of 4,398 people, including 2,240 males and 2,158 females, living in 1,043 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.60%, with male literacy at 72.14% and female literacy at 64.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,161, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Karanga

Karanga 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 Karanga

Karanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Karanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Karanga is about 70.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karanga

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

Health Facilities in Karanga

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

FAQs about Karanga