Bagnan


Bagnan is a census town in Bagnan I CD Block of Uluberia subdivision in Howrah district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

Bagnan is located at. It has an average elevation of 6 metres. It is situated between two rivers, the Damodar and the Rupnarayan.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Bagnan had a total population of 10,996 of which 5,536 were males and 5,460 were females. Population below 6 years was 1,226. The total number of literates in Bagnan was 8,388.
India census, Bagnan had a population of 8,779. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Bagnan has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 55% of the males and 45% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

High schools

There is no University located in Bagnan but there is a College.
One of the key features of Bagnan is its railway station. It is by far the busiest railway station in South Eastern Railway Zone within West Bengal due to its connectivity to other major places
Station code : BZN
No. of Platforms : 5