Baluigachhi - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Baluigachhi is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Prafullanagar and around 15.6 km from Barasat. Rautara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baluigachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baluigachhi is 322854. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.57 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Baluigachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Baluigachhi village had a total population of 3,534 people, including 1,832 males and 1,702 females, living in 794 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.66%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 73.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 455, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 123.

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

Nearby Villages of Baluigachhi

Baluigachhi 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 Baluigachhi

Baluigachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Karea Kadambagachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Baluigachhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Baluigachhi is about 15.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baluigachhi

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

Health Facilities in Baluigachhi

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

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