Kachara - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kachara is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 85.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachara is 310355. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.32 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kachara

As per Census 2011, Kachara village has a total population of 1,214 people, consisting of 611 males and 603 females. The village has 283 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachara

Kachara 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 Kachara

Kachara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Kachara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kachara is about 85.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachara

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

Health Facilities in Kachara

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

FAQs about Kachara