Ghashua - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Ghashua is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from Khanakul and around 84.7 km from Chinsura. Kishorepur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghashua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghashua is 325815. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.57 hectares and falls under the 712613 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ghashua

As per Census 2011, Ghashua village has a total population of 2,918 people, consisting of 1,513 males and 1,405 females. The village has 675 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,146 literate and 772 illiterate residents. Additionally, 104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghashua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghashua

Ghashua 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 Ghashua

Ghashua is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Ghashua is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ghashua is about 84.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghashua

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

Health Facilities in Ghashua

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

FAQs about Ghashua