Paschim Andharijhari - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Paschim Andharijhari is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Majhiali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Andharijhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Andharijhari is 308893. The village covers a total geographical area of 530.13 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Paschim Andharijhari

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Andharijhari village had a total population of 3,429 people, including 1,799 males and 1,630 females, living in 678 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.04%, with male literacy at 74.77% and female literacy at 54.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,669, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Andharijhari

Paschim Andharijhari 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 Paschim Andharijhari

Paschim Andharijhari 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 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Paschim Andharijhari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Paschim Andharijhari 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 Paschim Andharijhari

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Andharijhari

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

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