Ghatsa - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ghatsa is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 70.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatsa is 310409. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.53 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ghatsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghatsa

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatsa village had a total population of 931 people, including 460 males and 471 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.21%, with male literacy at 57.95% and female literacy at 48.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 568, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatsa

Ghatsa 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 Ghatsa

Ghatsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaliyaganj, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Ghatsa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ghatsa is about 70.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatsa

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

Health Facilities in Ghatsa

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

FAQs about Ghatsa