Baicha - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Baicha is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 22.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baicha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baicha is 316576. The village covers a total geographical area of 160.69 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Baicha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Baicha

According to the 2011 Census, Baicha village had a total population of 590 people, including 292 males and 298 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 68.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Baicha

Baicha 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 Baicha

Baicha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nikursini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Baicha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Baicha is about 22.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baicha

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

Health Facilities in Baicha

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

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