Boaldaha - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Boaldaha is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Bongaon and around 59.8 km from Barasat. Ghatbour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boaldaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boaldaha is 322549. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.12 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Boaldaha

According to the 2011 Census, Boaldaha village had a total population of 4,552 people, including 2,333 males and 2,219 females, living in 1,066 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.02%, with male literacy at 80.21% and female literacy at 69.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,333, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Boaldaha

Boaldaha 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 Boaldaha

Boaldaha 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 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Boaldaha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Boaldaha is about 59.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Boaldaha

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

Health Facilities in Boaldaha

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

FAQs about Boaldaha