Baghasan - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Baghasan is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Manteswar. Baghsan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghasan is 319619. The village covers a total geographical area of 463.18 hectares and falls under the 713145 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Baghasan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baghasan

As per Census 2011, Baghasan village has a total population of 4,974 people, consisting of 2,535 males and 2,439 females. The village has 1,166 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 529 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,193 literate and 1,781 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,213 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 90 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghasan

Baghasan 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 Baghasan

Baghasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Baghasan is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghasan

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

Health Facilities in Baghasan

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

FAQs about Baghasan