Baraigachh village, Phansidewa block | Pincode 734014

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Baraigachh is a village in Phansidewa mandal, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, with a population of 427 across 79 households. The village has a literacy rate of 41.7% and postal code 734014.

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JAGANNATH ROY

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LGD code: 306731
Pincode: 734014
Post office: Bagdogra
Population: 427
Households: 79
Literacy rate: 41.7%
Sex ratio: 1073 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 196
Distance to district centre: 17 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Kolkata: 454 km
Distance to Delhi: 1115 km
Nearest railway station: Bagdogra · 5 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Baraigachh compares

By population, Baraigachh ranks #89 of 113 villages in Phansidewa mandal.

Literacy rate

41.7%

−13.8% vs mandal average

Baraigachh41.7%

Phansidewa mandal55.5%

Darjeeling district71.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,073

+101 vs mandal average

Baraigachh1,073

Phansidewa mandal972

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.5 vs mandal average

Baraigachh5.4

Phansidewa mandal4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Baraigachh at a glance

Baraigachh is a village of 427 people in 79 households (Census 2011) in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, the 89th-largest of 113 villages in Phansidewa block. Literacy is 42%, 14 points below the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 1,073 women per 1,000 men. It lies 17 km from the Darjeeling district centre, 18 km from Sannyasikata, the nearest town, 5 km from Bagdogra railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 734014, served by Bagdogra post office; the LGD village code is 306731. The nearest hospital or health centre is Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre, 4 km away. The sarpanch is JAGANNATH ROY, and the village votes in Phansidewa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Durga Murmu. The population is estimated at 478 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Baraigachh · this village	427	42%	—
Raghunath Chhat · Phansidewa	0	—	0.9 km NE
Helakadam Chhat · Phansidewa	289	51%	0.9 km W
Meherulla · Phansidewa	1,501	37%	1.1 km W
Sarcargachher Chhat · Phansidewa	664	45%	1.5 km S
Sarcargachh · Phansidewa	808	52%	1.5 km S
Abhiram · Phansidewa	1,773	56%	1.6 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Baraigachh

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 17
Power hours (winter): 19
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 176.85
Irrigated area (ha): 14
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Baraigachh

LGD code: 306731
Pincode: 734014
Post office: Bagdogra
Population (Census 2011): 427
Population (projected 2026): 478
Households: 79
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1073
Literacy rate: 41.7%
Coordinates: 26.65482°N, 88.31703°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Darjeeling
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phansidewa
Member of Parliament: Raju Bista
Member of Legislative Assembly: Durga Murmu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JAGANNATH ROY
Block / Mandal: Phansidewa

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Darjeeling district level

Then & Now

Baraigachh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

427

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

478

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 427Census 2011
Households: 79Census 2011
Literacy rate: 41.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1073 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4782026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Darjeeling district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Darjeeling district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Baraigachh

Mandal centre

Phansidewa · ≈ 4.6 km

≈ 9 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Darjeeling · ≈ 17 km

≈ 35 min by car · 42 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 27,044 people

Sannyasikata · ≈ 18 km

≈ 37 min by car · 44 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata454 kmcapital
Delhi1115 km
Hyderabad1444 km
Chennai1727 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBagdogra5 km
Bus stopAirport Bus Stop3 km
Hospital / PHCNavjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre4 km
ATM / bankIndian Bank Rangapani5 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum13 km
CollegeNbu 1 no gate7 km
Police stationMatigara Police Station10 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Baraigachh

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Quick answers

People often ask about Baraigachh

What is the pincode of Baraigachh?

The pincode of Baraigachh, Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district, West Bengal is 734014. The post office is Bagdogra.

Which post office delivers to Baraigachh?

Mail for Baraigachh is delivered through Bagdogra post office, pincode 734014, in Phansidewa block, Darjeeling district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Baraigachh located?

Baraigachh is a village in Phansidewa block of Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Baraigachh as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Baraigachh village has a population of 427 across 79 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Baraigachh?

The current sarpanch of Baraigachh gram panchayat is JAGANNATH ROY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Baraigachh in?

Baraigachh falls under the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Baraigachh in?

Baraigachh falls under the Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC #27) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Baraigachh?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Baraigachh village is 41.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Baraigachh?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Baraigachh village is 1073 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Baraigachh?

12 schemes currently match residents of Baraigachh, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Baraigachh from Darjeeling district centre?

Baraigachh is approximately 17 km (straight-line) from the centre of Darjeeling district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Baraigachh?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Baraigachh village is 306731.

Which is the nearest town to Baraigachh?

Sannyasikata (population 27,044, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 18 km from Baraigachh in a straight line.

How big is Baraigachh compared to other villages in Phansidewa block?

Baraigachh ranks 89 of 113 villages in Phansidewa block by Census 2011 population (427 residents).

How far is Baraigachh from Kolkata?

Baraigachh is about 454 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 590 km.

How far is Baraigachh from Delhi?

Baraigachh is about 1115 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1450 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Baraigachh?

Bagdogra is the nearest railway station to Baraigachh, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Baraigachh?

Airport Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Baraigachh, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baraigachh?

Navjeevan Hospital and Rural Health Care Centre is the nearest hospital or health centre to Baraigachh, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Baraigachh?

Indian Bank Rangapani is the nearest ATM or bank to Baraigachh, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Baraigachh?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Baraigachh, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Baraigachh?

Baraigachh falls under Phansidewa assembly constituency (AC 27). The sitting MLA is Durga Murmu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Baraigachh?

Baraigachh is in Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raju Bista (BJP).

What is the population of Baraigachh in 2026?

Baraigachh is estimated at 478 people in 2026, up about 12% from 427 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Baraigachh in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Baraigachh in Darjeeling district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Baraigachh?

JAGANNATH ROY is the sarpanch of Baraigachh gram panchayat, Phansidewa block. See the sarpanch list of Phansidewa block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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How far is Baraigachh from Kolkata?

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Who is the sarpanch of Baraigachh?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Baraigachh — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Latest posts

West Bengal Anganwadi Centres to Get Permanent Buildings

'Fight For A Cause': Elderly Muslim Man Saves 34 Hindu Temples But Keeps Fighting For Compensation For Farmers In West Bengal's Pathra

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Notable persons of Baraigachh

Open jobs in Baraigachh

People often ask about Baraigachh

What is the pincode of Baraigachh?

Which post office delivers to Baraigachh?

In which district is Baraigachh located?

What is the population of Baraigachh as per Census 2011?