Pashchim Huda - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Pashchim Huda is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Bongaon and around 59.1 km from Barasat. Akaipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pashchim Huda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pashchim Huda is 322600. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.69 hectares and falls under the 743710 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pashchim Huda

As per Census 2011, Pashchim Huda village has a total population of 3,194 people, consisting of 1,666 males and 1,528 females. The village has 748 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 289 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,184 literate and 1,010 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,816 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 32 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pashchim Huda are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1941,6661,528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)289175114
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,8161,4721,344
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321616
Literate Population2,1841,215969
Illiterate Population1,010451559

Nearby Villages of Pashchim Huda

Pashchim Huda 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)
AkaipurSouth-West1.07 km
MonaharpurNorth-East1.39 km
PanparaNorth-West1.79 km
MatiharaSouth-East1.80 km
ByaspurNorth-West2.05 km
DwarbasiniSouth-West2.08 km
NaodaSouth2.20 km
MajdobNorth-East2.51 km
ChhatniWest2.53 km
MendiaSouth-West2.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pashchim Huda

Pashchim Huda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Pashchim Huda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Pashchim Huda is about 59.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pashchim Huda

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

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

Health Facilities in Pashchim Huda

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

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

FAQs about Pashchim Huda

Where is Pashchim Huda located?

Pashchim Huda village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pashchim Huda?

The Gram Panchayat of Pashchim Huda is Akaipur.

What is the pincode of Pashchim Huda?

The pincode of Pashchim Huda is 743710.

What is the population of Pashchim Huda?

Pashchim Huda has a total population of 3,194, including 1,666 males and 1,528 females.

How many households are there in Pashchim Huda?

There are 748 households in Pashchim Huda.

What is the literacy rate in Pashchim Huda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pashchim Huda is 68.38%. Male literacy is 72.93% and female literacy is 63.42%.