Bathangachhi - Kaliganj, Nadia

Bathangachhi is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 43.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Plassey-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bathangachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bathangachhi is 321318. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.82 hectares and falls under the 741157 pincode. Mira Palassey is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bathangachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaliganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bathangachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bathangachhi village had a total population of 2,249 people, including 1,168 males and 1,081 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.45%, with male literacy at 71.98% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 254.

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

Nearby Villages of Bathangachhi

Bathangachhi 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 Bathangachhi

Bathangachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mira Palassey to Bathangachhi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bathangachhi is about 43.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bathangachhi

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

Health Facilities in Bathangachhi

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

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