Charuigachhi - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Charuigachhi is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Gaighata and around 31 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Charuigachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Charuigachhi is 322703. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.24 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Charuigachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Charuigachhi village had a total population of 2,548 people, including 1,324 males and 1,224 females, living in 592 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.61%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 75.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Charuigachhi

Charuigachhi 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 Charuigachhi

Charuigachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Charuigachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Charuigachhi is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Charuigachhi

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

Health Facilities in Charuigachhi

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

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