Bathangachhi - Santipur, Nadia

Bathangachhi is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 13.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Arbandi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bathangachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bathangachhi is 321940. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.01 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Ranaghat Uttar paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bathangachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bathangachhi village had a total population of 3,826 people, including 1,963 males and 1,863 females, living in 929 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.02%, with male literacy at 87.24% and female literacy at 76.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 448, 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 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 auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Bathangachhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bathangachhi is about 13.8 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 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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