Banganagar - Falta, South 24 Parganas

Banganagar is a village situated in the Falta subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Falta and around 29.1 km from Alipore. Banganagar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banganagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banganagar is 334317. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.2 hectares and falls under the 743504 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Banganagar

According to the 2011 Census, Banganagar village had a total population of 4,469 people, including 2,274 males and 2,195 females, living in 1,085 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.54%, with male literacy at 84.01% and female literacy at 72.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Banganagar

Banganagar 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 Banganagar

Banganagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Banganagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Banganagar is about 29.1 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 Banganagar

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

Health Facilities in Banganagar

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

FAQs about Banganagar