Nachhipur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Nachhipur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 51.1 km from Chinsura. Kesabchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nachhipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nachhipur is 324442. The village covers a total geographical area of 216.65 hectares and falls under the 712414 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nachhipur 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 Nachhipur

According to the 2011 Census, Nachhipur village had a total population of 2,307 people, including 1,178 males and 1,129 females, living in 604 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.63%, with male literacy at 88.44% and female literacy at 80.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Nachhipur

Nachhipur 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 Nachhipur

Nachhipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Nachhipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Nachhipur is about 51.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nachhipur

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

Health Facilities in Nachhipur

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

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