Bargachhi - Nakashipara, Nadia

Bargachhi is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 30.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Birpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bargachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bargachhi is 321508. The village covers a total geographical area of 513.95 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Bargachhi

As per Census 2011, Bargachhi village has a total population of 1,039 people, consisting of 558 males and 481 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 344 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,039558481
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708882
Scheduled Castes (SC)401221180
Scheduled Tribes (ST)532
Literate Population344192152
Illiterate Population695366329

Nearby Villages of Bargachhi

Bargachhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SarbariNorth-West1.60 km
MotaSouth-East2.21 km
MiraipurSouth-West2.78 km
TeghariNorth-East2.80 km
DighaSouth-West2.97 km
PadumaWest3.01 km
HatraEast3.29 km
PetuabhangaNorth3.34 km
TalukhudaSouth-East3.35 km
Bad BelgaonWest3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bargachhi

Bargachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Bargachhi is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bargachhi is about 30.7 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 Bargachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bargachhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bargachhi

Where is Bargachhi located?

Bargachhi village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bargachhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bargachhi is Birpur-i.

What is the pincode of Bargachhi?

The pincode of Bargachhi is 741137.

What is the population of Bargachhi?

Bargachhi has a total population of 1,039, including 558 males and 481 females.

How many households are there in Bargachhi?

There are 252 households in Bargachhi.

What is the literacy rate in Bargachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bargachhi is 33.11%. Male literacy is 34.41% and female literacy is 31.60%.