Moch Pol - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Moch Pol is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 5.7 km from Barasat. Ichhapur-nilganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Moch Pol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Moch Pol is 323169. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.15 hectares and falls under the 700126 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Moch Pol

According to the 2011 Census, Moch Pol village had a total population of 2,254 people, including 1,195 males and 1,059 females, living in 520 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.46%, with male literacy at 85.33% and female literacy at 74.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 743, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Moch Pol

Moch Pol 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 Moch Pol

Moch Pol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Moch Pol is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Moch Pol is about 5.7 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Moch Pol

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

Health Facilities in Moch Pol

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

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