Badehugli - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas
Badehugli is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Rajpur and around 27.1 km from Alipore. Poleghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badehugli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Badehugli is 333581. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.25 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Rajpur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Badehugli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Badehugli
According to the 2011 Census, Badehugli village had a total population of 3,797 people, including 1,947 males and 1,850 females, living in 842 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.05%, with male literacy at 86.98% and female literacy at 78.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,797 | 1,947 | 1,850 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 464 | 219 | 245 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,768 | 1,503 | 1,265 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,029 | 444 | 585 |
Nearby Villages of Badehugli
Badehugli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Badehugli
Badehugli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Badehugli.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajpur to Badehugli is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Badehugli is about 27.1 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 Badehugli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Badehugli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Badehugli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Badehugli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within <1 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Badehugli
Where is Badehugli located?
Badehugli village is located in Sonarpur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Badehugli?
The Gram Panchayat of Badehugli is Poleghat.
What is the pincode of Badehugli?
The pincode of Badehugli is 700150.
What is the population of Badehugli?
Badehugli had a total population of 3,797, including 1,947 males and 1,850 females.
How many households are there in Badehugli?
Badehugli had 842 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badehugli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badehugli was 83.05%. Male literacy was 86.98% and female literacy was 78.82%.