Dakshin Baguan is a census town situated in the Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal in India. The town has 4672 people, as per the 2001 census. There are 52% males, 48% females and 18% children less than 6 years of age. Dakshin Baguan has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%, with male literacy being 75% and, female literacy being 63%.