Itachuna - Pandua, Hooghly

Itachuna is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Pandua and around 23.4 km from Chinsura. Itachunakhanyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Itachuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itachuna is 324864. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.12188528 hectares and falls under the 712147 pincode. Chinsura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Itachuna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Itachuna

According to the 2011 Census, Itachuna village had a total population of 1,451 people, including 735 males and 716 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.23%, with male literacy at 85.29% and female literacy at 72.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 935.

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

Nearby Villages of Itachuna

Itachuna 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 Itachuna

Itachuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsura to Itachuna is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Itachuna is about 23.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itachuna

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

Health Facilities in Itachuna

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

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