Aligram - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Aligram is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Ausgram and around 34.5 km from Barddhaman. Guskara-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aligram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aligram is 319019. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.64 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Aligram

As per Census 2011, Aligram village has a total population of 1,681 people, consisting of 846 males and 835 females. The village has 454 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,139 literate and 542 illiterate residents. Additionally, 818 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 157 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,681846835
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537479
Scheduled Castes (SC)818413405
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1576790
Literate Population1,139640499
Illiterate Population542206336

Nearby Villages of Aligram

Aligram 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)
DeasaNorth-East0.93 km
BhatgonnaWest1.89 km
DignagarSouth-West2.41 km
NaodaSouth-East2.49 km
Dwariapur (p)North2.91 km
GonnaNorth-West3.26 km
ShibadaNorth-East3.35 km
BijyapurWest3.58 km
BelgramSouth-East3.84 km
BhotaSouth4.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Aligram

Aligram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Noadar Dhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Aligram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Aligram is about 34.5 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 Aligram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Aligram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Aligram

Where is Aligram located?

Aligram village is located in Ausgram - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Aligram?

The Gram Panchayat of Aligram is Guskara-ii.

What is the pincode of Aligram?

The pincode of Aligram is 713128.

What is the population of Aligram?

Aligram has a total population of 1,681, including 846 males and 835 females.

How many households are there in Aligram?

There are 454 households in Aligram.

What is the literacy rate in Aligram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Aligram is 67.76%. Male literacy is 75.65% and female literacy is 59.76%.