Banshtala Baraghari - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Banshtala Baraghari is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.6 km from Mathurapur and around 59.5 km from Alipore. Shankarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banshtala Baraghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banshtala Baraghari is 334878. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.97 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Banshtala Baraghari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raidighi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Banshtala Baraghari

According to the 2011 Census, Banshtala Baraghari village had a total population of 835 people, including 424 males and 411 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.44%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 67.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 140, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 294.

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

Nearby Villages of Banshtala Baraghari

Banshtala Baraghari 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 Banshtala Baraghari

Banshtala Baraghari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karanjali, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Banshtala Baraghari is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Banshtala Baraghari is about 59.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banshtala Baraghari

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

Health Facilities in Banshtala Baraghari

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

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