Bara Bankra - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Bara Bankra is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Swarupnagar and around 52.6 km from Barasat. Bankra Gokulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Bankra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Bankra is 322820. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.9 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bara Bankra

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Bankra village had a total population of 6,866 people, including 3,535 males and 3,331 females, living in 1,629 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.58%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 69.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara Bankra

Bara Bankra 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 Bara Bankra

Bara Bankra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Bara Bankra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bara Bankra is about 52.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Bankra

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

Health Facilities in Bara Bankra

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

FAQs about Bara Bankra