Balagari - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Balagari is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 30.7 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balagari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balagari is 324694. The village covers a total geographical area of 47.76 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Balagari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balagari

According to the 2011 Census, Balagari village had a total population of 548 people, including 259 males and 289 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,116 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.13%, with male literacy at 83.19% and female literacy at 62.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Balagari

Balagari 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 Balagari

Balagari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Balagari is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balagari is about 30.7 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 Balagari

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

Health Facilities in Balagari

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

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