Gudhia - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Gudhia is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 15.3 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Tentulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gudhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gudhia is 314870. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.54 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gudhia

According to the 2011 Census, Gudhia village had a total population of 9,660 people, including 4,992 males and 4,668 females, living in 2,313 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.92%, with male literacy at 61.19% and female literacy at 60.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 82, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Gudhia

Gudhia 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 Gudhia

Gudhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nashipur Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Gudhia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Gudhia is about 15.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gudhia

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

Health Facilities in Gudhia

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

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