Kaichar - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kaichar is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from Nutanhat and around 38.8 km from Barddhaman. Kaichar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaichar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaichar is 319147. The village covers a total geographical area of 852.27 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kaichar

As per Census 2011, Kaichar village has a total population of 7,347 people, consisting of 3,789 males and 3,558 females. The village has 1,682 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 769 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,702 literate and 2,645 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,601 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 229 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaichar

Kaichar 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 Kaichar

Kaichar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kaichar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kaichar is about 38.8 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 Kaichar

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

Health Facilities in Kaichar

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

FAQs about Kaichar