Kola - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Kola is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Bagda and around 76 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kola is 322444. The village covers a total geographical area of 217.32 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kola

According to the 2011 Census, Kola village had a total population of 2,272 people, including 1,188 males and 1,084 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 77.56% and female literacy at 67.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,426, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Kola

Kola 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 Kola

Kola 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 61.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Kola is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kola is about 76 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 Kola

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

Health Facilities in Kola

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

FAQs about Kola