Itagar - Balagarh, Hooghly

Itagar is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Patuligram and around 23.7 km from Chinsura. Mohipalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itagar is 324978. The village covers a total geographical area of 325.92 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Itagar

As per Census 2011, Itagar village has a total population of 1,994 people, consisting of 989 males and 1,005 females. The village has 490 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,032 literate and 962 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,129 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 255 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Itagar

Itagar 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 Itagar

Itagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dumurdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Itagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Itagar is about 23.7 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 Itagar

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

Health Facilities in Itagar

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

FAQs about Itagar