Bangoda - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Bangoda is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.1 km from Gobindapur and around 33.1 km from Alipore. Shanksahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bangoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bangoda is 333657. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.92 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Bangoda 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 Bangoda

According to the 2011 Census, Bangoda village had a total population of 1,910 people, including 975 males and 935 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.63%, with male literacy at 78.41% and female literacy at 68.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 711.

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

Nearby Villages of Bangoda

Bangoda 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 Bangoda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Bangoda. The nearest railway station is Piali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Bangoda is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bangoda is about 33.1 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 Bangoda

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

Health Facilities in Bangoda

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

FAQs about Bangoda