Baigachhi - Bally Jagachha, Howrah

Baigachhi is a village situated in the Bally Jagachha subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Domjur and around 13.6 km from Howrah. Jagadishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baigachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baigachhi is 332832. The village covers a total geographical area of 201.25 hectares and falls under the 711115 pincode. Salkia is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Baigachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Baigachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Baigachhi village had a total population of 2,783 people, including 1,398 males and 1,385 females, living in 644 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.77%, with male literacy at 92.07% and female literacy at 85.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Baigachhi

Baigachhi 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 Baigachhi

Baigachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cclink-west, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Salkia to Baigachhi is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Baigachhi is about 13.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baigachhi

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

Health Facilities in Baigachhi

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

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