Petangi - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Petangi is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Bongaon and around 65.9 km from Barasat. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Petangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Petangi is 322535. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.6 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Petangi 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 Petangi

According to the 2011 Census, Petangi village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 551 males and 493 females, living in 249 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.38%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 63.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Petangi

Petangi 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 Petangi

Petangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Petangi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Petangi is about 65.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Petangi

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

Health Facilities in Petangi

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

FAQs about Petangi