Bhabagachhi - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Bhabagachhi is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from Narayanpur and around 20.9 km from Barasat. Mamudpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhabagachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhabagachhi is 323080. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.1 hectares and falls under the 743130 pincode. Naihati is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Bhabagachhi

As per Census 2011, Bhabagachhi village has a total population of 3,241 people, consisting of 1,651 males and 1,590 females. The village has 737 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 442 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,186 literate and 1,055 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhabagachhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2411,6511,590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442229213
Scheduled Castes (SC)226118108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)743
Literate Population2,1861,1651,021
Illiterate Population1,055486569

Nearby Villages of Bhabagachhi

Bhabagachhi 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)
KuliagorNorth-East0.85 km
BahirpurSouth-East1.26 km
ShashipurEast2.07 km
MamudpurNorth2.09 km
RambatiSouth2.12 km
HamidpurEast2.16 km
ChankiaSouth-East2.45 km
NaparaEast2.71 km
MukundapurSouth-West2.95 km
PrabhakarkatiSouth-East3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhabagachhi

Bhabagachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naihati Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naihati to Bhabagachhi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bhabagachhi is about 20.9 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 Bhabagachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhabagachhi

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

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

FAQs about Bhabagachhi

Where is Bhabagachhi located?

Bhabagachhi village is located in Barrackpur - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhabagachhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhabagachhi is Mamudpur.

What is the pincode of Bhabagachhi?

The pincode of Bhabagachhi is 743130.

What is the population of Bhabagachhi?

Bhabagachhi has a total population of 3,241, including 1,651 males and 1,590 females.

How many households are there in Bhabagachhi?

There are 737 households in Bhabagachhi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhabagachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhabagachhi is 67.45%. Male literacy is 70.56% and female literacy is 64.21%.