Bahangaon

Bahangaon is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.4km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Bahangaon village. As per 2009 stats, Lahutara Ii is the gram panchayat of Bahangaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Bahangaon unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Bahangaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bahangaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bahangaon is 309547. The village spans a total geographical area of 134.76 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Bahangaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bahangaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bahangaon

Population of Bahangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bahangaon has a total population of about 2,507, with approximately 1,314 males and 1,193 females. The sex ratio is around 907 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 396 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,402 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.64%, with male literacy at about 63.85% and female literacy near 48.70%. There are around 549 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bahangaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bahangaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bahangaon. As per the 2011 stats, Bahangaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bahangaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Bahangaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bahangaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bahangaon