Belgachhia - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Belgachhia is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 38 km from Chinsura. Gudubari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgachhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgachhia is 324648. The village covers a total geographical area of 196.16 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Belgachhia 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 Belgachhia

As per Census 2011, Belgachhia village has a total population of 1,436 people, consisting of 715 males and 721 females. The village has 348 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 949 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 40 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgachhia

Belgachhia 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 Belgachhia

Belgachhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Belgachhia is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Belgachhia is about 38 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 Belgachhia

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

Health Facilities in Belgachhia

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

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