Bagghata - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Bagghata is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Swarupnagar and around 41.5 km from Barasat. Saguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagghata is 322786. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.44 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bagghata

According to the 2011 Census, Bagghata village had a total population of 1,052 people, including 541 males and 511 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.77%, with male literacy at 94.38% and female literacy at 82.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Bagghata

Bagghata 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 Bagghata

Bagghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Bagghata is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bagghata is about 41.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagghata

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

Health Facilities in Bagghata

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

FAQs about Bagghata