Ghidaha - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Ghidaha is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 61.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghidaha is 317885. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.21 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Ghidaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghidaha

According to the 2011 Census, Ghidaha village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 708 males and 659 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.66%, with male literacy at 65.06% and female literacy at 62.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghidaha

Ghidaha is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghidaha

Ghidaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ghidaha is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ghidaha is about 61.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghidaha

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghidaha village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghidaha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghidaha village are given below:

FAQs about Ghidaha