Dogachhia - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Dogachhia is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Guma and around 23.6 km from Barasat. Guma-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dogachhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dogachhia is 322970. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.85 hectares and falls under the 743234 pincode. Ashok Nagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dogachhia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dogachhia

According to the 2011 Census, Dogachhia village had a total population of 3,423 people, including 1,775 males and 1,648 females, living in 832 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.22%, with male literacy at 87.78% and female literacy at 80.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 419, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Dogachhia

Dogachhia 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 Dogachhia

Public transport in the Dogachhia 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 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashok Nagar to Dogachhia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Dogachhia is about 23.6 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 Dogachhia

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

Health Facilities in Dogachhia

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

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