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

According to the 2011 Census, Chaugachha village had a total population of 1,923 people, including 966 males and 957 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.43%, with male literacy at 87.67% and female literacy at 81.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chaugachha