Bagchara - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Bagchara is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Gaighata and around 40.1 km from Barasat. Fulsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagchara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagchara is 322719. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.88 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bagchara 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 Bagchara

According to the 2011 Census, Bagchara village had a total population of 5,745 people, including 2,932 males and 2,813 females, living in 1,390 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.39%, with male literacy at 87.73% and female literacy at 78.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagchara

Bagchara 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 Bagchara

Bagchara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Bagchara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bagchara is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagchara

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

Health Facilities in Bagchara

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

FAQs about Bagchara