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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Balagari village has a total population of 548 people, consisting of 259 males and 289 females. The village has 111 households and a sex ratio of 1,115 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Balagari