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

As per Census 2011, Bangangram village has a total population of 6,144 people, consisting of 3,171 males and 2,973 females. The village has 1,429 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 607 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,492 literate and 1,652 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,357 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bangangram are given below:

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

How many households are there in Bangangram?

There are 1,429 households in Bangangram.

What is the literacy rate in Bangangram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangangram is 73.11%. Male literacy is 78.05% and female literacy is 67.84%.