Bahirgachhi - Chapra, Nadia

Bahirgachhi is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 25.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kalinga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bahirgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bahirgachhi is 321598. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.55 hectares and falls under the 741123 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bahirgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bahirgachhi

As per Census 2011, Bahirgachhi village has a total population of 3,654 people, consisting of 1,874 males and 1,780 females. The village has 835 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 425 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,486 literate and 1,168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bahirgachhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bahirgachhi

Bahirgachhi 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 Bahirgachhi

Bahirgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Bahirgachhi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bahirgachhi 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 Bahirgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Bahirgachhi

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

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