Medgachhi - Kalna - I, Purba Bardhaman

Medgachhi is a village situated in the Kalna - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.2 km from Kalna. Kankuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Medgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Medgachhi is 320429. The village covers a total geographical area of 407.05 hectares and falls under the 713405 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Medgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Medgachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Medgachhi village had a total population of 2,112 people, including 1,084 males and 1,028 females, living in 538 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 73.66% and female literacy at 60.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 952, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 468.

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

Nearby Villages of Medgachhi

Medgachhi 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 Medgachhi

Medgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Medgachhi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Medgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Medgachhi

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

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