Debichak - Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas

Debichak is a village situated in the Patharpratima subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Ramganga and around 92.8 km from Alipore. Ramganga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Debichak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Debichak is 335353. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.1 hectares and falls under the 743371 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

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

Population of Debichak

As per Census 2011, Debichak village has a total population of 1,089 people, consisting of 550 males and 539 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 874 literate and 215 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Debichak

Debichak 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 Debichak

Debichak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Namkhana, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Debichak is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Debichak is about 92.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Debichak

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

Health Facilities in Debichak

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

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