Bediapota - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Bediapota is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Bongaon and around 63.5 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bediapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bediapota is 322548. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.32 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bediapota 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 Bediapota

According to the 2011 Census, Bediapota village had a total population of 1,127 people, including 591 males and 536 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.83%, with male literacy at 93.50% and female literacy at 83.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bediapota

Bediapota 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 Bediapota

Bediapota 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 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Bediapota is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bediapota is about 63.5 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 Bediapota

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

Health Facilities in Bediapota

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

FAQs about Bediapota