Badlagachha - Rajganj, Jalpaiguri

Badlagachha is a village situated in the Rajganj subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajganj and around 33.2 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Badlagachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Badlagachha is 306877. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.8 hectares and falls under the 735134 pincode. Siliguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Badlagachha

According to the 2011 Census, Badlagachha village had a total population of 1,884 people, including 960 males and 924 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.94%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 65.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 204, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Badlagachha

Badlagachha 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 Badlagachha

Badlagachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari Falakata, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siliguri to Badlagachha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Badlagachha is about 33.2 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 Badlagachha

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

Health Facilities in Badlagachha

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

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