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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bangoda village has a total population of 1,910 people, consisting of 975 males and 935 females. The village has 390 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,220 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 711 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,910975935
Child Population (0–6 yrs)253132121
Scheduled Castes (SC)711376335
Literate Population1,220661559
Illiterate Population690314376

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BazaratiEast0.76 km
AmreswarNorth-West1.11 km
KarunarhatiSouth-West1.29 km
BausaharSouth-East1.79 km
DaraNorth1.82 km
Chak BhikaNorth-East1.91 km
JhungriEast1.92 km
MadhabpurWest2.28 km
ChandaneswarSouth2.44 km
ShaksaharEast2.50 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bangoda

Where is Bangoda located?

Bangoda village is located in Bhangar - I Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bangoda?

The Gram Panchayat of Bangoda is Shanksahar.

What is the pincode of Bangoda?

The pincode of Bangoda is 743502.

What is the population of Bangoda?

Bangoda has a total population of 1,910, including 975 males and 935 females.

How many households are there in Bangoda?

There are 390 households in Bangoda.

What is the literacy rate in Bangoda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bangoda is 63.87%. Male literacy is 67.79% and female literacy is 59.79%.