Ochai - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Ochai is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Polba and around 14.3 km from Chinsura. Polba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ochai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ochai is 325171. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.56 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ochai 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 Ochai

According to the 2011 Census, Ochai village had a total population of 1,417 people, including 702 males and 715 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.40%, with male literacy at 87.88% and female literacy at 75.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 249, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 508.

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

Nearby Villages of Ochai

Ochai 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 Ochai

Ochai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adi Saptagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Ochai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ochai is about 14.3 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 Ochai

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

Health Facilities in Ochai

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

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