Balichara - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Balichara is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Polba and around 21.1 km from Chinsura. Mahanad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balichara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichara is 325136. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.76 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Balichara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Balichara

According to the 2011 Census, Balichara village had a total population of 437 people, including 209 males and 228 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.74%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 66.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichara

Balichara 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 Balichara

Public transport in the Balichara is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Balichara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Balichara is about 21.1 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 Balichara

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

Health Facilities in Balichara

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

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