Badishta - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Badishta is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from Polba and around 29.9 km from Chinsura. Makalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badishta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badishta is 325254. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.28 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Badishta 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 Badishta

As per Census 2011, Badishta village has a total population of 557 people, consisting of 291 males and 266 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 404 literate and 153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population557291266
Child Population (0–6 yrs)402515
Scheduled Castes (SC)794336
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482622
Literate Population404230174
Illiterate Population1536192

Nearby Villages of Badishta

Badishta 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
IshtaNorth0.67 km
KankuriaWest0.87 km
ChandanpurSouth-East0.97 km
FaridpurSouth1.22 km
GhatampurNorth1.36 km
KumragariEast1.51 km
NalitajolWest1.67 km
HaratSouth-East1.68 km
JhaubandNorth-East1.68 km
PorraSouth-East1.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Badishta

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Badishta. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Badishta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Badishta is about 29.9 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 Badishta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Badishta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Badishta

Where is Badishta located?

Badishta village is located in Polba - Dadpur Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Badishta?

The Gram Panchayat of Badishta is Makalpur.

What is the pincode of Badishta?

The pincode of Badishta is 712305.

What is the population of Badishta?

Badishta has a total population of 557, including 291 males and 266 females.

How many households are there in Badishta?

There are 128 households in Badishta.

What is the literacy rate in Badishta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Badishta is 72.53%. Male literacy is 79.04% and female literacy is 65.41%.