Banagram - Thakurpukur Mahestola, South 24 Parganas

Banagram is a village situated in the Thakurpukur Mahestola subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Thakurpukur and around 11.7 km from Alipore. Rasapunja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banagram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banagram is 333277. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 700137 pincode. Behala is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Banagram

According to the 2011 Census, Banagram village had a total population of 4,098 people, including 2,085 males and 2,013 females, living in 938 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.27%, with male literacy at 81.13% and female literacy at 73.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, 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 Banagram

Banagram 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 Banagram

Banagram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brace Bridge, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behala to Banagram is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Banagram is about 11.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Banagram

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

Health Facilities in Banagram

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

FAQs about Banagram