Bhoagachhi - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Bhoagachhi is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Polba and around 12.9 km from Chinsura. Rajhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhoagachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoagachhi is 325168. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.88 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhoagachhi

As per Census 2011, Bhoagachhi village has a total population of 1,689 people, consisting of 852 males and 837 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,225 literate and 464 illiterate residents. Additionally, 469 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoagachhi

Bhoagachhi 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 Bhoagachhi

Bhoagachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Magra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Bhoagachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhoagachhi is about 12.9 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 Bhoagachhi

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

Health Facilities in Bhoagachhi

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

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