Bairgachhi - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Bairgachhi is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Kaliachak and around 24.3 km from English Bazar. Alinagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bairgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bairgachhi is 313569. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.48 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Bairgachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bairgachhi village had a total population of 2,182 people, including 1,110 males and 1,072 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.26%, with male literacy at 60.15% and female literacy at 52.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bairgachhi

Bairgachhi 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 Bairgachhi

Bairgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khaltipur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Bairgachhi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bairgachhi is about 24.3 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 Bairgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Bairgachhi

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

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