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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Balichara village has a total population of 437 people, consisting of 209 males and 228 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 278 literate and 159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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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