Begampur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Begampur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Piyali and around 29.5 km from Alipore. Begumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Begampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begampur is 333902. The village covers a total geographical area of 1236.72 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Begampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Begampur

As per Census 2011, Begampur village has a total population of 12,742 people, consisting of 6,477 males and 6,265 females. The village has 2,965 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,446 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,998 literate and 3,744 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9,733 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Begampur

Begampur 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 Begampur

Begampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnamohan Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Begampur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Begampur is about 29.5 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 Begampur

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

Health Facilities in Begampur

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

FAQs about Begampur