Bagi - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Bagi is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.5 km from Bishnupur and around 31.1 km from Alipore. Purba Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagi is 333399. The village covers a total geographical area of 444.79 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bagi

As per Census 2011, Bagi village has a total population of 7,235 people, consisting of 3,708 males and 3,527 females. The village has 1,669 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 767 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,222 literate and 2,013 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,118 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,2353,7083,527
Child Population (0–6 yrs)767413354
Scheduled Castes (SC)5,1182,6092,509
Literate Population5,2222,8692,353
Illiterate Population2,0138391,174

Nearby Villages of Bagi

Bagi 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)
Bhasa (ct)North-West1.16 km
Uttar GauripurSouth-East1.48 km
AmgachhiNorth-East1.51 km
Dakshin KazirhatWest1.88 km
ParbatipurSouth-West2.08 km
Uttar KazirhatNorth-West2.08 km
AbjakhaliSouth2.26 km
KasthamahalSouth-East2.58 km
KadambatalaWest2.61 km
Chak RajumollaNorth2.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bagi

Bagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Alipur (calcutta), while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Bagi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bagi is about 31.1 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 Bagi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bagi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bagi

Where is Bagi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Bagi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bagi is Purba Bishnupur.

What is the pincode of Bagi?

The pincode of Bagi is 743503.

What is the population of Bagi?

Bagi has a total population of 7,235, including 3,708 males and 3,527 females.

How many households are there in Bagi?

There are 1,669 households in Bagi.

What is the literacy rate in Bagi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bagi is 72.18%. Male literacy is 77.37% and female literacy is 66.71%.