Barnagaria - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Barnagaria is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Gaighata and around 53.2 km from Barasat. Jhaudanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barnagaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barnagaria is 322736. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.65 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Barnagaria 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 Barnagaria

According to the 2011 Census, Barnagaria village had a total population of 4,789 people, including 2,477 males and 2,312 females, living in 1,151 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.65%, with male literacy at 82.92% and female literacy at 74.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,533, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 20.

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

Nearby Villages of Barnagaria

Barnagaria 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 Barnagaria

Barnagaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Barnagaria is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Barnagaria is about 53.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barnagaria

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

Health Facilities in Barnagaria

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

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