Panch Gachhia - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas
Panch Gachhia is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.4 km from Piyali and around 35.3 km from Alipore. Nabagram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panch Gachhia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Panch Gachhia is 333957. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.47 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Panch Gachhia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Panch Gachhia
According to the 2011 Census, Panch Gachhia village had a total population of 4,710 people, including 2,353 males and 2,357 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.09%, with male literacy at 84.65% and female literacy at 69.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,037, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,710 | 2,353 | 2,357 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 577 | 294 | 283 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,037 | 1,016 | 1,021 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,186 | 1,743 | 1,443 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,524 | 610 | 914 |
Nearby Villages of Panch Gachhia
Panch Gachhia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Panch Gachhia
Panch Gachhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Panch Gachhia has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Panch Gachhia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Panch Gachhia is about 35.3 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 Panch Gachhia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Panch Gachhia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Panch Gachhia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Panch Gachhia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Panch Gachhia
Where is Panch Gachhia located?
Panch Gachhia village is located in Baruipur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Panch Gachhia?
The Gram Panchayat of Panch Gachhia is Nabagram.
What is the pincode of Panch Gachhia?
The pincode of Panch Gachhia is 700144.
What is the population of Panch Gachhia?
Panch Gachhia had a total population of 4,710, including 2,353 males and 2,357 females.
How many households are there in Panch Gachhia?
Panch Gachhia had 1,063 households.
What is the literacy rate in Panch Gachhia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Panch Gachhia was 77.09%. Male literacy was 84.65% and female literacy was 69.58%.