Bayasa - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Bayasa is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Gaighata and around 37.6 km from Barasat. Ichapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bayasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bayasa is 322709. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.98 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bayasa 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 Bayasa

According to the 2011 Census, Bayasa village had a total population of 945 people, including 493 males and 452 females, living in 236 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.46%, with male literacy at 85.03% and female literacy at 77.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Bayasa

Bayasa 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 Bayasa

Bayasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Bayasa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bayasa is about 37.6 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 Bayasa

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

Health Facilities in Bayasa

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

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