Banglani - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Banglani is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Gaighata and around 47.1 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banglani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banglani is 322672. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.71 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Banglani 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 Banglani

As per Census 2011, Banglani village has a total population of 1,253 people, consisting of 647 males and 606 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 869 literate and 384 illiterate residents. Additionally, 796 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Banglani

Banglani 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 Banglani

Banglani 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 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Banglani is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Banglani is about 47.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banglani

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

Health Facilities in Banglani

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

FAQs about Banglani