Bahera - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Bahera is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 7.4 km from Barasat. Chhoto Jagulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahera is 323191. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.55 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bahera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barasat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bahera

According to the 2011 Census, Bahera village had a total population of 5,369 people, including 2,745 males and 2,624 females, living in 1,151 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.51%, with male literacy at 78.75% and female literacy at 80.32%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Bahera

Bahera 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 Bahera

Bahera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Bahera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bahera is about 7.4 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bahera

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

Health Facilities in Bahera

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

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