Helencha - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Helencha is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Bagda and around 72.1 km from Barasat. Helencha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Helencha is 322476. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.41 hectares and falls under the 743270 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Helencha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Helencha

According to the 2011 Census, Helencha village had a total population of 6,375 people, including 3,331 males and 3,044 females, living in 1,509 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.63%, with male literacy at 89.02% and female literacy at 77.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,324, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Helencha

Helencha 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 Helencha

Helencha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Helencha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Helencha is about 72.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Helencha

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

Health Facilities in Helencha

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

FAQs about Helencha