Bhagatgaon - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhagatgaon is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagatgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagatgaon is 309609. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.92 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Bhagatgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagatgaon village had a total population of 676 people, including 346 males and 330 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.61%, with male literacy at 71.48% and female literacy at 61.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546, 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 Bhagatgaon

Bhagatgaon 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 Bhagatgaon

Bhagatgaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhagatgaon is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagatgaon

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

Health Facilities in Bhagatgaon

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

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