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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Naricha

According to the 2011 Census, Naricha village had a total population of 1,471 people, including 719 males and 752 females, living in 365 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 81.16% and female literacy at 68.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 713, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 204.

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

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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