Chaugachha - Chakdah, Nadia

Chaugachha is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 68.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dewli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chaugachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chaugachha is 322249. The village covers a total geographical area of 668 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakadaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Chaugachha

According to the 2011 Census, Chaugachha village had a total population of 8,603 people, including 4,442 males and 4,161 females, living in 1,941 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.52%, with male literacy at 85.10% and female literacy at 71.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6,514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

Nearby Villages of Chaugachha

Chaugachha 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 Chaugachha

Chaugachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakadaha to Chaugachha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chaugachha is about 68.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chaugachha

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

Health Facilities in Chaugachha

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

FAQs about Chaugachha