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Village code 325136
Balichara Village, Polba - Dadpur Block: Map, PIN Code and Population
Balichara is a village in Polba - Dadpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Hugli district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Quick answer: Balichara is in Polba - Dadpur Block, Hugli, West Bengal, India. Census village code: 325136. PIN code: Not reported. Population: 437.
Data last reviewed: 22 June 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Balichara is a village in Polba - Dadpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Hugli district, West Bengal. For Balichara, the population is 437 and Census village code is 325136. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Balichara Village
Open larger mapGoogle Map of Balichara, Hugli, West Bengal
This Google Map helps you find the general location of Balichara village. Do not use it for land boundaries, survey numbers or ownership. Check those details with official land records.
Nearby Villages by Straight-Line Distance
These nearby villages are calculated from matched village map records. Distances are approximate straight-line distances, not road, route, driving or travel distances.
- Harmalaabout 1.4 km | W | Polba - Dadpur
- Uttar Dadpurabout 1.5 km | E | Polba - Dadpur
- Barasarasaabout 1.7 km | NE | Pandua
- Patna Bhairabpurabout 1.8 km | S | Polba - Dadpur
- Paikaraabout 1.9 km | N | Pandua
- Kotalparaabout 2.1 km | SW | Polba - Dadpur
- Mahanad Bejparaabout 2.2 km | NW | Pandua
- Chhota Sarasaabout 2.2 km | N | Pandua
Distance to Nearby Administrative Centers
These distances use representative village points and generated block/block centroids. They are approximate straight-line distances for orientation, not road, route, driving or travel distances.
| Block map center | about 7.9 km S |
|---|---|
| C.D. Block map center | about 7.9 km S |
| Distance basis | Approximate straight-line distance from representative village point to member-village centroid |
Quick Facts
| Village code | 325136 |
|---|---|
| Population | 437 |
| Households | 105 |
| Area | 107.76 ha / 1.08 sq. km / 266 acres |
| Population density | 406 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1091 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Chinsurah (10 km) |
| Current state | West Bengal |
| Census 2011 state | West Bengal |
| Current district | Hugli |
| Census 2011 district | Hugli |
Location and Administration
Balichara comes under Balichara gram panchayat and Polba - Dadpur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Polba - Dadpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Polba at 10.20 km. The Census district headquarters, Chinsura, is 21.10 km away.
| Current state | West Bengal |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | West Bengal |
| Current district | Hugli |
| Census 2011 district | Hugli |
| State code | 19 |
| District code | 338 |
| Block / Census sub-district code | 2347 |
| C.D. Block code | 194 |
| Block panchayat code | 194 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Balichara village and its household count.
Total population
437 residents in 105 households
Male population
209
Female population
228
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 161; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Available; count: 1
Private pre-primary school
Not available in village
Government primary school
Available; count: 1
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Not available in village
Secondary school
Not available in village
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| ASHA worker | Available |
|---|
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Available |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Not available in village |
| Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Available |
| Public library | Available |
| Public reading room | Available |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Available |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Not available in village |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Available |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Available |
| Commercial power supply | Available |
| Summer domestic power | 20 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 23 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 81.33 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 57.05 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 24.28 hectares |
| Canal irrigated area | 20.23 hectares |
| Wells / tube wells irrigated area | 20.23 hectares |
| Tanks / lakes irrigated area | 16.59 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 26.43 hectares |
| Main crop | Potato |
| Second crop | Paddy |
| Third crop | Musterd |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Middle school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Mahanad, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Mahanad, within 5 km. |
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Mahanad, within 5 km. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
How to Reach Balichara
Chinsurah (10 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Polba is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Chinsurah (10 km) |
|---|---|
| Block headquarters | Polba (10.20 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- West Bengal government website Official state/UT portal
- Banglarbhumi land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 325136
- India Post PIN code search Not reported
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Balichara. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Govt Primary School | Available; 1 |
| Tap Water-Treated | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Treated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tube Wells/Borehole | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| River Canal | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered | Available |
| Open Kuccha Drainage | Available |
| Telephone Landlines | Available |
| Public Call Office Mobile PCO | Available |
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available |
| Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual Driven | Available |
| Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
| All Weather Road | Available |
| Agricultural Marketing Society | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Others | Available |
| ASHA | Available |
| Community Centre with without TV | Available |
| Sports Field | Available |
| Sports Club Recreation Centre | Available |
| Public Library | Available |
| Public Reading Room | Available |
| Daily Newspaper Supply | Available |
| Assembly Polling Station | Available |
| Birth and Death Registration Office | Available |
| Power Supply for Domestic Use | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Balichara village located?
Balichara is located in Polba - Dadpur Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Hugli.
Which Block is Balichara in?
Balichara is in Polba - Dadpur Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Balichara in?
District: Hugli.
What is the village code of Balichara?
The Census village code of Balichara is 325136.
What is the population of Balichara?
Balichara has 437 residents in 105 households as per Census 2011.
Which is the nearest town to Balichara?
The nearest statutory town to Balichara is Chinsurah (10 km).
Which crops are grown in Balichara?
The main crops reported for Balichara are Potato, Paddy, and Musterd.
What land-use details are available for Balichara?
Land-use details for Balichara include net area sown: 81.33 hectares, irrigated area: 57.05 hectares, and unirrigated area: 24.28 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Balichara?
Government primary school status for Balichara is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Balichara?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Balichara?
Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.
What is the total area of Balichara?
The total geographical area of Balichara is 107.76 hectares.
How many households are in Balichara?
Balichara has 105 households as per Census 2011.
Is tap water available in Balichara?
Treated tap water is available in the village.
Is electricity available for homes in Balichara?
Domestic power supply is available in the village.
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