Naricha - Balagarh, Hooghly

Naricha is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.3 km from Patuligram and around 21.1 km from Chinsura. Dumurdahanityanandapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naricha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naricha is 325023. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.05 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Naricha

As per Census 2011, Naricha village has a total population of 1,471 people, consisting of 719 males and 752 females. The village has 365 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 988 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 713 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naricha

Naricha 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 Naricha

Public transport in the Naricha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuntighat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Naricha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Naricha is about 21.1 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 Naricha

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

Health Facilities in Naricha

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

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