Balichak

Balichak is a census town in Paschim Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India. Balichak is 91 kilometres (56 mi) from Howrah on the Howrah-Kharagpur line and is part of the South Eastern Railway system.

Geography

Balichak is located at 22°22′N 87°33′E / 22.37°N 87.55°E / 22.37; 87.55. It has an average elevation of 12 metres (42 feet). It is located in the Debra community development block in the Kharagpur subdivision of the Paschim Medinipur district. The Debra police station serve this town. Balichak is the headquarters of the Debra CD Block.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Balichak had a population of 13,784. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Balichak has an average literacy rate of 79%, with 83% of the males and 75% of females literate. 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Transportation

Balichak is well connected by roads/highways to other important towns of South Bengal including Medinipur, Kharagpur, Belda, Jhargram, Contai, Digha and also with Kolkata. This town is served by Balichak railway station. Local trains of South Eastern Line are frequently available at Balichak railway station. Locals use bicycles and motorbikes for transportation within the town. Rickshaws and cabs, totoes are also available.