Milichita - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Milichita is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Polba and around 20.8 km from Chinsura. Rajhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Milichita village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Milichita is 325155. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.92 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Milichita village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Milichita

According to the 2011 Census, Milichita village had a total population of 1,063 people, including 543 males and 520 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.83%, with male literacy at 92.04% and female literacy at 77.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 185, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 259.

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

Nearby Villages of Milichita

Milichita 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 Milichita

Milichita 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 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Milichita is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Milichita is about 20.8 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 Milichita

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

Health Facilities in Milichita

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

FAQs about Milichita