Chaugachha - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Chaugachha is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Gaighata and around 42.5 km from Barasat. Fulsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaugachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaugachha is 322721. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.71 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chaugachha 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chaugachha

As per Census 2011, Chaugachha village has a total population of 1,923 people, consisting of 966 males and 957 females. The village has 492 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 170 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,480 literate and 443 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,923966957
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1708288
Scheduled Castes (SC)294143151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1658877
Literate Population1,480775705
Illiterate Population443191252

Nearby Villages of Chaugachha

Chaugachha 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)
RampurSouth-West1.83 km
BaikaraSouth1.89 km
RajapurWest1.93 km
BagcharaSouth-East2.33 km
PhulsaraNorth-East2.42 km
Kharua RajapurNorth2.49 km
SimuliaparaNorth-East2.55 km
KatakhaliSouth-East2.93 km
TengraSouth-West2.96 km
RamshankarpurNorth-West3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chaugachha

Chaugachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 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 Bangaon to Chaugachha is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Chaugachha is about 42.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaugachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chaugachha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chaugachha

Where is Chaugachha located?

Chaugachha village is located in Gaighata Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chaugachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Chaugachha is Fulsara.

What is the pincode of Chaugachha?

The pincode of Chaugachha is 743245.

What is the population of Chaugachha?

Chaugachha has a total population of 1,923, including 966 males and 957 females.

How many households are there in Chaugachha?

There are 492 households in Chaugachha.

What is the literacy rate in Chaugachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chaugachha is 76.96%. Male literacy is 80.23% and female literacy is 73.67%.