Naigachhi - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Naigachhi is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Gaighata and around 34.6 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Naigachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naigachhi is 322704. The village covers a total geographical area of 230.81 hectares and falls under the 743252 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Naigachhi 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 Naigachhi

As per Census 2011, Naigachhi village has a total population of 1,720 people, consisting of 883 males and 837 females. The village has 403 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,222 literate and 498 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Naigachhi

Naigachhi 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 Naigachhi

Naigachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Naigachhi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Naigachhi is about 34.6 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 Naigachhi

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

Health Facilities in Naigachhi

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

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