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 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 Milichita

As per Census 2011, Milichita village has a total population of 1,063 people, consisting of 543 males and 520 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 822 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 259 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,063543520
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945341
Scheduled Castes (SC)1859491
Scheduled Tribes (ST)259132127
Literate Population822451371
Illiterate Population24192149

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HosenabadEast0.81 km
PrasadpurNorth1.03 km
DhuliaraSouth1.30 km
MinajpurNorth-East1.42 km
AknaNorth-West1.95 km
SonatikriWest2.07 km
SaptagramSouth-East2.14 km
JhanpaSouth2.15 km
DingalhatEast2.15 km
ManipurSouth-West2.19 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

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

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Milichita

Where is Milichita located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Milichita?

The Gram Panchayat of Milichita is Rajhat.

What is the pincode of Milichita?

The pincode of Milichita is 712148.

What is the population of Milichita?

Milichita has a total population of 1,063, including 543 males and 520 females.

How many households are there in Milichita?

There are 244 households in Milichita.

What is the literacy rate in Milichita?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Milichita is 77.33%. Male literacy is 83.06% and female literacy is 71.35%.