Andharugachh - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Andharugachh is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Daspara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andharugachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andharugachh is 308922. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.52 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Andharugachh

As per Census 2011, Andharugachh village has a total population of 161 people, consisting of 74 males and 87 females. The village has 34 households and a sex ratio of 1,175 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 65 literate and 96 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Andharugachh

Andharugachh 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 Andharugachh

Andharugachh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Andharugachh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Andharugachh is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andharugachh

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

Health Facilities in Andharugachh

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

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