Bachhari - Shyampur - II, Howrah

Bachhari is a village situated in the Shyampur - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Shyampur and around 57.4 km from Howrah. Bachhri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bachhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bachhari is 333225. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.69 hectares and falls under the 711312 pincode. Khalore is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Bachhari

According to the 2011 Census, Bachhari village had a total population of 2,876 people, including 1,440 males and 1,436 females, living in 590 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.04%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 75.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Bachhari

Bachhari 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 Bachhari

Bachhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khalore to Bachhari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Bachhari is about 57.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bachhari

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

Health Facilities in Bachhari

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

FAQs about Bachhari