Baigachhi - Domjur, Howrah

Baigachhi is a village situated in the Domjur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from Domjur and around 13.6 km from Howrah. Uttar Jhapardaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baigachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baigachhi is 332787. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.31 hectares and falls under the 711115 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baigachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatballavpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sreerampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baigachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Baigachhi village had a total population of 394 people, including 182 males and 212 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,165 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.38%, with male literacy at 87.86% and female literacy at 79.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25.

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

Public transport in the Baigachhi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Baigachhi is about 10 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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