Balai Gachh - Rajganj, Jalpaiguri

Balai Gachh is a village situated in the Rajganj subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajganj and around 25.3 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balai Gachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balai Gachh is 306875. The village covers a total geographical area of 297.2 hectares and falls under the 735135 pincode. Siliguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Balai Gachh 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 Balai Gachh

According to the 2011 Census, Balai Gachh village had a total population of 1,383 people, including 713 males and 670 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.83%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,091, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Balai Gachh

Balai Gachh 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 Balai Gachh

Balai Gachh 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 17.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siliguri to Balai Gachh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Balai Gachh is about 25.3 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 Balai Gachh

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

Health Facilities in Balai Gachh

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

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