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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bagi

According to the 2011 Census, Bagi village had a total population of 7,235 people, including 3,708 males and 3,527 females, living in 1,669 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.74%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 74.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,118.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bagi