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 .
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).
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.
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.
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.
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