Saguna - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Saguna is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from Swarupnagar and around 48.3 km from Barasat. Saguna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saguna is 322792. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.5 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Saguna

As per Census 2011, Saguna village has a total population of 1,184 people, consisting of 597 males and 587 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 855 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 180 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saguna

Saguna 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 Saguna

Saguna 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 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Saguna is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Saguna is about 48.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saguna

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

Health Facilities in Saguna

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

FAQs about Saguna