Bergum - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Bergum is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Prafullanagar and around 27.9 km from Barasat. Bargum-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bergum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bergum is 322877. The village covers a total geographical area of 521.65 hectares and falls under the 743289 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Bergum 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 Bergum

As per Census 2011, Bergum village has a total population of 6,989 people, consisting of 3,526 males and 3,463 females. The village has 1,673 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 639 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,172 literate and 1,817 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,269 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 876 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bergum

Bergum 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 Bergum

Bergum is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Bergum is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bergum is about 27.9 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 Bergum

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

Health Facilities in Bergum

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

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