Babugachh - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Babugachh is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Daspara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Babugachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Babugachh is 308931. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.17 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Babugachh

According to the 2011 Census, Babugachh village had a total population of 818 people, including 424 males and 394 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 74.72% and female literacy at 62.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Babugachh

Babugachh 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 Babugachh

Babugachh 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 27.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Babugachh is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Babugachh is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Babugachh

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

Health Facilities in Babugachh

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

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