Bankachua - Bhangar - II, South 24 Parganas

Bankachua is a village situated in the Bhangar - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from Bhangar and around 60.4 km from Alipore. Bhogali-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankachua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankachua is 333746. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.26 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Dum Dum is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Bankachua

As per Census 2011, Bankachua village has a total population of 3,285 people, consisting of 1,704 males and 1,581 females. The village has 646 households and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1,000 males. There are 458 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,258 literate and 1,027 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bankachua

Bankachua 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 Bankachua

Bankachua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lebutala, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dum Dum to Bankachua is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bankachua is about 60.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankachua

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

Health Facilities in Bankachua

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

FAQs about Bankachua