Bhelagachhi - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhelagachhi is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 60.3 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelagachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelagachhi is 309035. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.76 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Bhelagachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhelagachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhelagachhi village had a total population of 4,528 people, including 2,352 males and 2,176 females, living in 906 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 74.91% and female literacy at 51.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelagachhi

Bhelagachhi 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 Bhelagachhi

Bhelagachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Bhelagachhi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Bhelagachhi is about 60.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelagachhi

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

Health Facilities in Bhelagachhi

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

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