Sachak - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Sachak is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Tarakeswar and around 51.8 km from Chinsura. Champadanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sachak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sachak is 324508. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.91 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sachak 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 Sachak

According to the 2011 Census, Sachak village had a total population of 1,611 people, including 820 males and 791 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.94%, with male literacy at 91.95% and female literacy at 81.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 819.

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

Nearby Villages of Sachak

Sachak 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 Sachak

Sachak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Sachak is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sachak is about 51.8 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 Sachak

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

Health Facilities in Sachak

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

FAQs about Sachak