Khar Gachhi - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Khar Gachhi is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 34.2 km from Gobindapur and around 35.7 km from Alipore. Bodra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khar Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khar Gachhi is 333678. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.06 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Khar Gachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Khar Gachhi village had a total population of 4,673 people, including 2,367 males and 2,306 females, living in 913 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 62.39% and female literacy at 59.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Khar Gachhi

Khar Gachhi 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 Khar Gachhi

Khar Gachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Khar Gachhi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Khar Gachhi is about 35.7 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 Khar Gachhi

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

Health Facilities in Khar Gachhi

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

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