Ishwarigachha - Baduria, North 24 Parganas

Ishwarigachha is a village situated in the Baduria subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from Baduria. Raghunathpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ishwarigachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ishwarigachha is 323477. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.13 hectares and falls under the 743401 pincode. Baduria is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ishwarigachha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baduria Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basirhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ishwarigachha

According to the 2011 Census, Ishwarigachha village had a total population of 3,137 people, including 1,585 males and 1,552 females, living in 776 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.11%, with male literacy at 85.18% and female literacy at 74.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 240, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,1371,5851,552
Child Population (0–6 yrs)347168179
Scheduled Castes (SC)240124116
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963
Literate Population2,2351,2071,028
Illiterate Population902378524

Nearby Villages of Ishwarigachha

Ishwarigachha 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)
RaghunathpurSouth-West0.93 km
GurudahaNorth-East0.95 km
MaleapurWest1.22 km
ArsulaSouth-East1.22 km
NaturiaNorth-West1.66 km
GoknaSouth-West2.57 km
PingaleswarWest2.99 km
NarayanpurNorth-West3.17 km
JadurhatiWest3.45 km
RajbariaSouth-West3.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ishwarigachha

Ishwarigachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baduria to Ishwarigachha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ishwarigachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ishwarigachha

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

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

FAQs about Ishwarigachha

Where is Ishwarigachha located?

Ishwarigachha village is located in Baduria Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ishwarigachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Ishwarigachha is Raghunathpur.

What is the pincode of Ishwarigachha?

The pincode of Ishwarigachha is 743401.

What is the population of Ishwarigachha?

Ishwarigachha had a total population of 3,137, including 1,585 males and 1,552 females.

How many households are there in Ishwarigachha?

Ishwarigachha had 776 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ishwarigachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ishwarigachha was 80.11%. Male literacy was 85.18% and female literacy was 74.87%.