Balighari - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Balighari is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.4 km from Chinsura. Bhandarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balighari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balighari is 324605. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.52 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Balighari

According to the 2011 Census, Balighari village had a total population of 1,480 people, including 712 males and 768 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.47%, with male literacy at 80.78% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 556, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Balighari

Balighari 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 Balighari

Balighari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Balighari is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balighari is about 32.4 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 Balighari

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

Health Facilities in Balighari

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

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