Bara Mircha - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Bara Mircha is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ghirnigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Mircha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Mircha is 308945. The village covers a total geographical area of 243.62 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bara Mircha

As per Census 2011, Bara Mircha village has a total population of 2,700 people, consisting of 1,392 males and 1,308 females. The village has 530 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 508 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,293 literate and 1,407 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 76 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Mircha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bara Mircha

Bara Mircha 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 Bara Mircha

Bara Mircha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Bara Mircha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Bara Mircha is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Mircha

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

Health Facilities in Bara Mircha

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

FAQs about Bara Mircha