Chaugacha | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Chaugacha Location in West Bengal, India Show map of West BengalChaugacha Chaugacha (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 23°02′33″N 88°36′55″E / 23.0424°N 88.6154°E / 23.0424; 88.6154 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Nadia |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 8,603 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 741509 |
| Telephone/STD code | 03454 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ranaghat |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chakdaha |
| Website | nadia |
Chaugacha (also written as Chowgachha, Chaugachha) is a village in the Chakdaha CD block in the Kalyani subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Geography
Chaugacha is located at 23°02′33″N 88°36′55″E / 23.0424°N 88.6154°E / 23.0424; 88.6154.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Chaugachha had a total population of 8,603, of which 4,442 (52%) were males and 4,161 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 837. The total number of literate persons in Chaugachha was 6,098 (78.52% of the population over 6 years).1
Education
Chowgacha Panu Gopal High School (H.S.) and Chowgachha Primary School are the two main educational institutions in Chaugachha. In addition to these, there are a few private kindergarten (KG) schools in the village that provide early childhood education.2
A Few Notable Alumni of PG High School
- Dr. Nayan Sarkar – Gynecologist
- Dr. Nantu Acharjya – College Librarian
- Mr. Ruhidas Sarkar – WBCS Officer
Healthcare
Chaugacha Block Primary Health Centre, with 10 beds at Chaugacha, is the major government medical facility in the Chakdaha CD block.3
Market
There are two markets in the village: Puratan (Old) Bazar and Natun (New) Bazar. The daily bazar operates in the morning and evening. In addition, a weekly hat is held on Sundays and Thursdays at Puratan Bazar, beside the dighi (a large pond). Almost all essential goods are available in these markets.
References
References
- "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- "Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
- "Health & Family Welfare Department" (PDF). Health Statistics – Block Primary Health Centres. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 August 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.