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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Bhelagachhi village has a total population of 4,528 people, consisting of 2,352 males and 2,176 females. The village has 906 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 815 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,369 literate and 2,159 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,290 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 188 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhelagachhi are given below:

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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