Baghaband - Santuri, Purulia

Baghaband is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.4 km from Santuri and around 57.8 km from Purulia. Tarabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baghaband village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baghaband is 330570. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.85 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Baghaband

As per Census 2011, Baghaband village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 619 males and 595 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 662 literate and 552 illiterate residents. Additionally, 530 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Baghaband

Baghaband 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 Baghaband

Baghaband is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Baghaband is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Baghaband is about 57.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baghaband

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

Health Facilities in Baghaband

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

FAQs about Baghaband