Bakeswar - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Bakeswar is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Bishnupur and around 25.2 km from Alipore. Panakua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakeswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakeswar is 333403. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.3 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bakeswar

According to the 2011 Census, Bakeswar village had a total population of 4,940 people, including 2,477 males and 2,463 females, living in 1,150 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.81%, with male literacy at 88.75% and female literacy at 74.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,865, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakeswar

Bakeswar 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 Bakeswar

Bakeswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavi, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Bakeswar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bakeswar is about 25.2 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 Bakeswar

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

Health Facilities in Bakeswar

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

FAQs about Bakeswar