Aligari - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Aligari is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Tarakeswar and around 45.5 km from Chinsura. Baligori-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aligari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aligari is 324473. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.22 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Aligari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aligari

According to the 2011 Census, Aligari village had a total population of 804 people, including 409 males and 395 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 84.28% and female literacy at 70.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Aligari

Aligari 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 Aligari

Aligari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Aligari is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Aligari is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aligari

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

Health Facilities in Aligari

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

FAQs about Aligari