Ishwarigachha - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Ishwarigachha is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Guma and around 17.9 km from Barasat. Beraberi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ishwarigachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ishwarigachha is 322942. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.2 hectares and falls under the 743222 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ishwarigachha

As per Census 2011, Ishwarigachha village has a total population of 832 people, consisting of 420 males and 412 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 664 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 111 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population832420412
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683335
Scheduled Castes (SC)1115556
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population664355309
Illiterate Population16865103

Nearby Villages of Ishwarigachha

Ishwarigachha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SabdalpurSouth-East0.93 km
ChhalarhatNorth1.08 km
SaharaSouth-West1.29 km
RampurNorth-West1.48 km
SuriaWest1.49 km
KharddasaharaSouth1.97 km
ChandigachhaNorth-East1.98 km
MagurkhaliEast2.06 km
BaliadangaNorth-West2.07 km
KamarpurSouth-East2.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ishwarigachha

Ishwarigachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halisahar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Ishwarigachha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ishwarigachha is about 17.9 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 Ishwarigachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ishwarigachha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ishwarigachha

Where is Ishwarigachha located?

Ishwarigachha village is located in Habra - II Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ishwarigachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Ishwarigachha is Beraberi.

What is the pincode of Ishwarigachha?

The pincode of Ishwarigachha is 743222.

What is the population of Ishwarigachha?

Ishwarigachha has a total population of 832, including 420 males and 412 females.

How many households are there in Ishwarigachha?

There are 244 households in Ishwarigachha.

What is the literacy rate in Ishwarigachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ishwarigachha is 79.81%. Male literacy is 84.52% and female literacy is 75.00%.