Payragachhi - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Payragachhi is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Prafullanagar and around 29.5 km from Barasat. Bargum-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Payragachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payragachhi is 322876. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.2 hectares and falls under the 743263 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Payragachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Payragachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Payragachhi village had a total population of 2,397 people, including 1,255 males and 1,142 females, living in 609 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.98%, with male literacy at 89.28% and female literacy at 80.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Payragachhi

Payragachhi 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 Payragachhi

Payragachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. 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 28.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Payragachhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Payragachhi is about 29.5 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 Payragachhi

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

Health Facilities in Payragachhi

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

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