Uttar Bahirgachi - Nakashipara, Nadia

Uttar Bahirgachi is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bilkumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Bahirgachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Bahirgachi is 321455. The village covers a total geographical area of 717.11 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Bahirgachi

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Bahirgachi village had a total population of 4,390 people, including 2,246 males and 2,144 females, living in 980 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.83%, with male literacy at 70.96% and female literacy at 58.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,088, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Bahirgachi

Uttar Bahirgachi 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 Uttar Bahirgachi

Uttar Bahirgachi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Uttar Bahirgachi is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Uttar Bahirgachi is about 35.1 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 Uttar Bahirgachi

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Bahirgachi

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

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