Thoara - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Thoara is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Bagda and around 70.7 km from Barasat. Malipota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thoara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thoara is 322499. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.3 hectares and falls under the 743297 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Thoara

According to the 2011 Census, Thoara village had a total population of 2,512 people, including 1,267 males and 1,245 females, living in 653 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.31%, with male literacy at 81.67% and female literacy at 74.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 478.

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

Nearby Villages of Thoara

Thoara 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 Thoara

Thoara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Thoara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Thoara is about 70.7 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 Thoara

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

Health Facilities in Thoara

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

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