Gendagachh - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Gendagachh 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 121 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Daspara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gendagachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gendagachh is 308883. The village covers a total geographical area of 193.44 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gendagachh

According to the 2011 Census, Gendagachh village had a total population of 2,803 people, including 1,453 males and 1,350 females, living in 531 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.47%, with male literacy at 64.94% and female literacy at 47.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Gendagachh

Gendagachh 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 Gendagachh

Gendagachh 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 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gendagachh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gendagachh is about 121 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gendagachh

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

Health Facilities in Gendagachh

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

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