Baligari - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Baligari is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Tarakeswar and around 42.3 km from Chinsura. Baligori-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baligari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baligari is 324493. The village covers a total geographical area of 279.92 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Baligari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Baligari

According to the 2011 Census, Baligari village had a total population of 5,845 people, including 2,905 males and 2,940 females, living in 1,386 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 80.58% and female literacy at 65.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,787, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 738.

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

Nearby Villages of Baligari

Baligari 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 Baligari

Baligari 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 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshswar to Baligari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Baligari is about 42.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baligari

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

Health Facilities in Baligari

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

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