Bangaon

Geography

Bangaon is located at 23.07°N 88.82°E / 23.07; 88.82. It has an average elevation of 7 metres (22 feet). It is the last station on the Sealdah-Bangaon section of Eastern Railway, 77 km from Sealdah Station. It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. The Sealdah – Bangaon railway was built between 1882 and 1884. Arsenic contamination is a major concern in this area.

Transport

Public transport is provided by the Railway, auto and buses.

Demographics

In the 2011 census, Bangaon municipality had a population of 110,668, out of which 56,416 were males and 54,252 were females. The 0–6 years population was 8,452. Effective literacy rate for the 7+ population was 90.25 per cent.

As of 2001 India census, Bangaon had a population of 102,115. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bangaon has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Administration

Bangaon Police Station is one of the most important Police station in North 24 Parganas District.

Education

Dinabandhu Mahavidyalay is the only degree college in Bangaon which is currently affiliated to West Bengal State University (formerly affiliated to University of Calcutta). There are many higher secondary schools in the city of Bangaon. Among these, the most prestigious and the oldest boy's high school is Bongaon High School, the main girl's school is Kumudini Girls' School in this city.

Healthcare

Bangaon Dr.J.R.Dhar Sd Hospital is located at P.O. Bongaon in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Address: 2, Saktigarh Road, Champaberia, Bongaon, West Bengal, pin- 743235 Phone:03215-255073

Notable residents