Baghna - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Baghna is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Gaighata and around 33.6 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghna is 322701. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.48 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Baghna

According to the 2011 Census, Baghna village had a total population of 3,639 people, including 1,806 males and 1,833 females, living in 895 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.07%, with male literacy at 89.95% and female literacy at 82.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,099, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghna

Baghna 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 Baghna

Baghna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Baghna is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Baghna is about 33.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghna

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

Health Facilities in Baghna

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

FAQs about Baghna