Balichara

Balichara is a village located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.2km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 21.1km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Mahanad is the gram panchayat of Balichara village.

Here you can discover what makes Balichara unique in its vibrant Polba Dadpur-Hugli region. You’ll see Balichara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Balichara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Balichara is 325136. The village spans a total geographical area of 107.76 hectares. Chinsurah is nearest town to Balichara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Balichara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Saptagram Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Balichara

Population of Balichara

According to the 2011 Census, Balichara has a total population of about 437, with approximately 209 males and 228 females. The sex ratio is around 1090 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 161 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.62%, with male literacy at about 66.03% and female literacy near 61.40%. There are around 105 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Balichara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Balichara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Balichara. As per the 2011 stats, Balichara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Balichara

Knowing the nearby villages of Balichara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Balichara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balichara