Baikara - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Baikara is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Gaighata and around 38.7 km from Barasat. Fulsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baikara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baikara is 322720. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.01 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Baikara 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 Baikara

As per Census 2011, Baikara village has a total population of 3,056 people, consisting of 1,602 males and 1,454 females. The village has 771 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 252 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,449 literate and 607 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baikara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baikara

Baikara 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 Baikara

Public transport in the Baikara 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 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Baikara is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Baikara is about 38.7 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 Baikara

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

Health Facilities in Baikara

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

FAQs about Baikara