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| Country | India |
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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 Template:Coord.
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
- ↑ 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India.
- ↑ Google Search. www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ↑ Health & Family Welfare Department. Government of West Bengal.