Barunipunji - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Barunipunji is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Deganga. Amulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barunipunji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barunipunji is 323342. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.7 hectares and falls under the 743423 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Barunipunji

According to the 2011 Census, Barunipunji village had a total population of 2,308 people, including 1,189 males and 1,119 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.26%, with male literacy at 71.60% and female literacy at 68.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 223, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Barunipunji

Barunipunji 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 Barunipunji

Barunipunji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Barunipunji is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barunipunji

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

Health Facilities in Barunipunji

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

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