Pachhra - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Pachhra is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33.5 km from Chinsura. Gurap serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pachhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pachhra is 324686. The village covers a total geographical area of 50.7 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Pachhra 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 Pachhra

According to the 2011 Census, Pachhra village had a total population of 264 people, including 119 males and 145 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,218 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.04%, with male literacy at 92.73% and female literacy at 87.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Pachhra

Pachhra 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 Pachhra

Pachhra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Pachhra is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Pachhra is about 33.5 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 Pachhra

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

Health Facilities in Pachhra

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

FAQs about Pachhra