Barasehana - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Barasehana is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Gaighata and around 47.2 km from Barasat. Duma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barasehana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barasehana is 322726. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.6 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Barasehana 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 Barasehana

As per Census 2011, Barasehana village has a total population of 3,495 people, consisting of 1,840 males and 1,655 females. The village has 832 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 312 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,796 literate and 699 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,693 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barasehana

Barasehana 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 Barasehana

Public transport in the Barasehana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Barasehana is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Barasehana is about 47.2 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 Barasehana

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

Health Facilities in Barasehana

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

FAQs about Barasehana