Sargaria - Balagarh, Hooghly

Sargaria is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Patuligram and around 25.5 km from Chinsura. Mohipalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sargaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sargaria is 324972. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.3 hectares and falls under the 712146 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sargaria

As per Census 2011, Sargaria village has a total population of 1,381 people, consisting of 660 males and 721 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 731 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 451 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 429 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,381660721
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1618081
Scheduled Castes (SC)451218233
Scheduled Tribes (ST)429208221
Literate Population731388343
Illiterate Population650272378

Nearby Villages of Sargaria

Sargaria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhalkiWest0.74 km
BablaNorth1.38 km
BasnaNorth-East1.50 km
ItagarSouth-West1.88 km
Dahar ChaklaiSouth2.11 km
NaoparaNorth2.29 km
MahipalpurWest2.29 km
MalanchaWest2.39 km
BagaSouth-East2.42 km
Sadhu BangaliSouth2.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sargaria

Sargaria 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 37.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Sargaria is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sargaria is about 25.5 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 Sargaria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sargaria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sargaria

Where is Sargaria located?

Sargaria village is located in Balagarh Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sargaria?

The Gram Panchayat of Sargaria is Mohipalpur.

What is the pincode of Sargaria?

The pincode of Sargaria is 712146.

What is the population of Sargaria?

Sargaria has a total population of 1,381, including 660 males and 721 females.

How many households are there in Sargaria?

There are 370 households in Sargaria.

What is the literacy rate in Sargaria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sargaria is 52.93%. Male literacy is 58.79% and female literacy is 47.57%.