Agachha - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Agachha is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 27.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Ramkrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agachha is 310814. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.64 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Agachha

As per Census 2011, Agachha village has a total population of 1,069 people, consisting of 552 males and 517 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 786 literate and 283 illiterate residents. Additionally, 282 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Agachha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Agachha

Agachha 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 Agachha

Agachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Agachha is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Agachha is about 27.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agachha

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

Health Facilities in Agachha

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

FAQs about Agachha