Srichanda - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Srichanda is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Usthi and around 29.6 km from Alipore. Shrichanda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srichanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srichanda is 334128. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.65 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Srichanda

According to the 2011 Census, Srichanda village had a total population of 1,773 people, including 888 males and 885 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.69%, with male literacy at 93.52% and female literacy at 79.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Srichanda

Srichanda 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 Srichanda

Srichanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Srichanda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Srichanda is about 29.6 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 Srichanda

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

Health Facilities in Srichanda

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

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