Bangangram - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Bangangram is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Bongaon and around 63.2 km from Barasat. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangangram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangangram is 322536. The village covers a total geographical area of 676.91 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bangangram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bangangram

According to the 2011 Census, Bangangram village had a total population of 6,144 people, including 3,171 males and 2,973 females, living in 1,429 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.13%, with male literacy at 86.27% and female literacy at 75.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,357, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,1443,1712,973
Child Population (0–6 yrs)607302305
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,3572,3262,031
Scheduled Tribes (ST)441331
Literate Population4,4922,4752,017
Illiterate Population1,652696956

Nearby Villages of Bangangram

Bangangram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BanglaniEast1.76 km
TengraWest1.82 km
BagiNorth-East2.04 km
PetangiNorth-West2.05 km
ArsingriSouth-West2.38 km
ShutiaSouth2.42 km
PatkelpotaNorth-East2.55 km
PatshimuliaNorth-West2.79 km
DhoramariSouth-West2.95 km
Purbba MalipotaNorth3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bangangram

Bangangram 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 54.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Bangangram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bangangram is about 63.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bangangram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bangangram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bangangram

Where is Bangangram located?

Bangangram village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bangangram?

The Gram Panchayat of Bangangram is Sundarpur.

What is the pincode of Bangangram?

The pincode of Bangangram is 743251.

What is the population of Bangangram?

Bangangram had a total population of 6,144, including 3,171 males and 2,973 females.

How many households are there in Bangangram?

Bangangram had 1,429 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bangangram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangangram was 81.13%. Male literacy was 86.27% and female literacy was 75.60%.