Belgachhia - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Belgachhia is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Deganga. Amulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belgachhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belgachhia is 323340. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.47 hectares and falls under the 700135 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Belgachhia

According to the 2011 Census, Belgachhia village had a total population of 4,026 people, including 2,058 males and 1,968 females, living in 930 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.48%, with male literacy at 82.12% and female literacy at 78.78%.

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

Nearby Villages of Belgachhia

Belgachhia 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 Belgachhia

Belgachhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhasila, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Belgachhia is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belgachhia

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

Health Facilities in Belgachhia

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

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