Bharadanga - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Bharadanga is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from Gaighata and around 46.7 km from Barasat. Sutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharadanga is 322757. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.04 hectares and falls under the 743273 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Bharadanga 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 Bharadanga

As per Census 2011, Bharadanga village has a total population of 2,127 people, consisting of 1,075 males and 1,052 females. The village has 489 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 223 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,307 literate and 820 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 186 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharadanga

Bharadanga 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 Bharadanga

Public transport in the Bharadanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Bharadanga is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bharadanga is about 46.7 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 Bharadanga

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

Health Facilities in Bharadanga

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

FAQs about Bharadanga