Badi - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Badi is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.9 km from Gobindapur and around 36.2 km from Alipore. Durgapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badi is 333686. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.87 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Badi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Badi

According to the 2011 Census, Badi village had a total population of 4,173 people, including 2,071 males and 2,102 females, living in 815 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.66%, with male literacy at 68.58% and female literacy at 62.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Badi

Badi 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 Badi

Badi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Badi is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Badi is about 36.2 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 Badi

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

Health Facilities in Badi

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

FAQs about Badi