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

According to the 2011 Census, Bergum village had a total population of 6,989 people, including 3,526 males and 3,463 females, living in 1,673 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.45%, with male literacy at 87.45% and female literacy at 75.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 876.

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

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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