Bagpul - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Bagpul is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Guma and around 17.4 km from Barasat. Dighara Malikberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagpul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagpul is 322951. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.7 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bagpul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagpul

According to the 2011 Census, Bagpul village had a total population of 3,315 people, including 1,702 males and 1,613 females, living in 765 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.70%, with male literacy at 85.18% and female literacy at 82.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3151,7021,613
Child Population (0–6 yrs)438211227
Scheduled Castes (SC)1183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1005446
Literate Population2,4081,2701,138
Illiterate Population907432475

Nearby Villages of Bagpul

Bagpul 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SolemanpurNorth-West0.73 km
NapraEast1.08 km
RahanaNorth-West1.26 km
KadpurSouth1.44 km
AmdangaSouth-West1.74 km
MalikbariaNorth-East1.86 km
HatnaparaEast1.87 km
ChanpagachhiNorth1.92 km
RangriNorth-East2.17 km
TengraSouth2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagpul

Bagpul is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Bagpul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bagpul is about 17.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagpul

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bagpul

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bagpul

Where is Bagpul located?

Bagpul village is located in Habra - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bagpul?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagpul is Dighara Malikberia.

What is the pincode of Bagpul?

The pincode of Bagpul is 743234.

What is the population of Bagpul?

Bagpul had a total population of 3,315, including 1,702 males and 1,613 females.

How many households are there in Bagpul?

Bagpul had 765 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bagpul?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagpul was 83.70%. Male literacy was 85.18% and female literacy was 82.11%.