Angrail - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Angrail is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Gaighata and around 56.5 km from Barasat. Jhaudanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Angrail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Angrail is 322729. The village covers a total geographical area of 685.97 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Angrail 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 Angrail

According to the 2011 Census, Angrail village had a total population of 6,978 people, including 3,515 males and 3,463 females, living in 1,682 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.05%, with male literacy at 80.97% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Angrail

Angrail 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 Angrail

Angrail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Angrail is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Angrail is about 56.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Angrail

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

Health Facilities in Angrail

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

FAQs about Angrail