Itachona - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Itachona is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.9 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itachona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itachona is 324681. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.5 hectares and falls under the 712152 pincode. Pandua is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Itachona 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 Itachona

According to the 2011 Census, Itachona village had a total population of 980 people, including 479 males and 501 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.50%, with male literacy at 75.47% and female literacy at 60.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 701.

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

Nearby Villages of Itachona

Itachona 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 Itachona

Itachona 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 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandua to Itachona is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Itachona is about 32.9 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 Itachona

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

Health Facilities in Itachona

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

FAQs about Itachona