Baida village, Jhargram block | Pincode 721513

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Subhra Mandi

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LGD code: 339592
Pincode: 721513
Post office: Manikpara
Population: 601
Households: 136
Literacy rate: 47.9%
Sex ratio: 970 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 348
Distance to district centre: 10 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Kolkata: 129 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1062 km
Nearest railway station: Banstola · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Jhargram Lions Eye Hospital · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baida compares

By population, Baida ranks #65 of 604 villages in Jhargram mandal.

Literacy rate

47.9%

−15.7% vs mandal average

Baida: 47.9%
Jhargram mandal: 63.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

970

−9 vs mandal average

Baida: 970
Jhargram mandal: 979

Household size

people per home

4.4

−0.1 vs mandal average

Baida: 4.4
Jhargram mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Baida at a glance

Baida is a village of 601 people in 136 households (Census 2011) in Jhargram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal, the 65th-largest of 604 villages in Jhargram block. Literacy is 48%, 16 points below the block average of 64% and the sex ratio is 970 women per 1,000 men. It lies 10 km from the Jhargram district centre, 41 km from Gaurhati, the nearest town, 6 km from Banstola railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721513, served by Manikpara post office; the LGD village code is 339592. The nearest hospital or health centre is Jhargram Lions Eye Hospital, 12 km away. The sarpanch is Subhra Mandi, and the village votes in Jhargram assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lakshmi Kanta Sau. The population is estimated at 672 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baida · this village	601	48%	—
Baida · Panki	461	54%	0 km N
Baida · Kumardungi	863	25%	0 km N
Baida · Manjhari	523	39%	0 km N
Nischitapur · Midnapore	178	53%	1 km E
Nischitapur · Nala	764	60%	1 km E
Jamirkata · Jhargram	39	49%	1.1 km SW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baida

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 186.6
Irrigated area (ha): 10.97
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Baida

LGD code: 339592
Pincode: 721513
Post office: Manikpara
Population (Census 2011): 601
Population (projected 2026): 672
Households: 136
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 970
Literacy rate: 47.9%
Coordinates: 22.44112°N, 87.11434°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lakshmi Kanta Sau
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Subhra Mandi
Block / Mandal: Jhargram

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Jhargram district level

Then & Now

Baida — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

601

Census 2011 baseline

+11.8%

Population · 2026

672

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

136

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 601Census 2011
Households: 136Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 970 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6722026 proj. · +11.8% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 1,43,160MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jhargram district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jhargram district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Baida

Mandal centre

Jhargram · ≈ 2.7 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jhargram · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,084 people

Gaurhati · ≈ 41 km

≈ 1 h 25 min by car · 1 h 40 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata129 kmcapital
Hyderabad1062 km
Delhi1207 km
Chennai1267 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBanstola6 km
Bus stopMedinipore Central Bus Stand21 km
Hospital / PHCJhargram Lions Eye Hospital12 km
ATM / bankAxis Bank20 km
Petrol pumpCalTax22 km
CollegeMidnapore City College22 km
Police stationHijli TOP Police Station24 km

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September 2026

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck

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Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns

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Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance

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Debagada Police Seize 332 kg Ganja from Abandoned West Bengal Truck
Pragativadiyesterday
Village church attack raises West Bengal silence concerns
Matters India3 days ago
Folk Arts of West Bengal, Dances, Music, Significance
vajiramandravi.com8 days ago
Low pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on Sep 11, heavy rain expected in parts of WB
The New Indian Express9 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Baida

What is the pincode of Baida?

The pincode of Baida, Jhargram block, Jhargram district, West Bengal is 721513. The post office is Manikpara.

Which post office delivers to Baida?

Mail for Baida is delivered through Manikpara post office, pincode 721513, in Jhargram block, Jhargram district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baida located?

Baida is a village in Jhargram block of Jhargram district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Baida as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baida village has a population of 601 across 136 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baida?

The current sarpanch of Baida gram panchayat is Subhra Mandi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baida in?

Baida falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baida in?

Baida falls under the Jhargram assembly constituency (AC #222) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Baida?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baida village is 47.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Baida?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baida village is 970 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baida?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baida, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Baida from Jhargram district centre?

Baida is approximately 10 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jhargram district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baida?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baida village is 339592.

Which is the nearest town to Baida?

Gaurhati (population 13,084, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 41 km from Baida in a straight line.

How big is Baida compared to other villages in Jhargram block?

Baida ranks 65 of 604 villages in Jhargram block by Census 2011 population (601 residents).

How far is Baida from Kolkata?

Baida is about 129 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 168 km.

How far is Baida from Hyderabad?

Baida is about 1062 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1381 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baida?

Banstola is the nearest railway station to Baida, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Baida?

Medinipore Central Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Baida, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baida?

Jhargram Lions Eye Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baida, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baida?

Axis Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Baida, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baida?

CalTax is the nearest petrol pump to Baida, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MLA of Baida?

Baida falls under Jhargram assembly constituency (AC 222). The sitting MLA is Lakshmi Kanta Sau (BJP).

Who is the MP for Baida?

Baida is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Baida in 2026?

Baida is estimated at 672 people in 2026, up about 12% from 601 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baida in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Baida in Jhargram district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Baida?

Subhra Mandi is the sarpanch of Baida gram panchayat, Jhargram block. See the sarpanch list of Jhargram block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-07
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)