Saitgachhi Village - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Saitgachhi is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.8 km from Gobindapur and around 33.8 km from Alipore. Pranganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saitgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saitgachhi is 333673. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.24 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Saitgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhangar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saitgachhi

As per Census 2011, Saitgachhi village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 798 males and 751 females. The village has 335 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,047 literate and 502 illiterate residents. Additionally, 382 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saitgachhi

Saitgachhi 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 Saitgachhi

Saitgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. 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 20.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Saitgachhi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Saitgachhi is about 33.8 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 Saitgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Saitgachhi

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

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