Dhanicha - Chakdah, Nadia

Dhanicha is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 39.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhanicha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhanicha is 322177. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.41 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Dhanicha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dhanicha

According to the 2011 Census, Dhanicha village had a total population of 2,395 people, including 1,229 males and 1,166 females, living in 550 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.75%, with male literacy at 85.87% and female literacy at 77.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 255, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 554.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhanicha

Dhanicha 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 Dhanicha

Dhanicha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Dhanicha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dhanicha is about 39.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhanicha

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

Health Facilities in Dhanicha

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

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