Balichak - Amta - I, Howrah

Balichak is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Amta and around 34 km from Howrah. Balichak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balichak is 332647. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.3 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Balichak

According to the 2011 Census, Balichak village had a total population of 3,304 people, including 1,692 males and 1,612 females, living in 788 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.24%, with male literacy at 84.24% and female literacy at 76.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 843.

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

Nearby Villages of Balichak

Balichak 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 Balichak

Balichak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Balichak is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Balichak is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Balichak

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

Health Facilities in Balichak

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

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