Briddhapalla - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Briddhapalla is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Bongaon and around 52.1 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Briddhapalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Briddhapalla is 322634. The village covers a total geographical area of 221.87 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Briddhapalla 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Briddhapalla

According to the 2011 Census, Briddhapalla village had a total population of 1,255 people, including 655 males and 600 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.06%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 60.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 662.

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

Nearby Villages of Briddhapalla

Briddhapalla 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 Briddhapalla

Briddhapalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Briddhapalla is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Briddhapalla is about 52.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Briddhapalla

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

Health Facilities in Briddhapalla

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

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