Heregari - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Heregari is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Dhaniakhali and around 30.2 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Heregari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Heregari is 324693. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.32 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Heregari 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 Heregari

As per Census 2011, Heregari village has a total population of 486 people, consisting of 231 males and 255 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 338 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 94 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 213 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Heregari

Heregari 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 Heregari

Heregari 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 Heregari is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Heregari is about 30.2 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 Heregari

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

Health Facilities in Heregari

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

FAQs about Heregari