Basuldanga - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Basuldanga is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Diamond Harbour and around 42.9 km from Alipore. Basuldanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Basuldanga is 334363. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.53 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Basuldanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Basuldanga

According to the 2011 Census, Basuldanga village had a total population of 1,749 people, including 872 males and 877 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.12%, with male literacy at 72.58% and female literacy at 63.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 653.

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

Nearby Villages of Basuldanga

Basuldanga 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 Basuldanga

Public transport in the Basuldanga is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Netra, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Basuldanga is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Basuldanga is about 42.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Basuldanga

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

Health Facilities in Basuldanga

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

FAQs about Basuldanga