Ghetu Gachhi - Chakdah, Nadia

Ghetu Gachhi is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 47.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghetu Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghetu Gachhi is 322236. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.85 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ghetu Gachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Ghetu Gachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Ghetu Gachhi village had a total population of 2,230 people, including 1,119 males and 1,111 females, living in 528 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.10%, with male literacy at 84.54% and female literacy at 67.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 339.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghetu Gachhi

Ghetu Gachhi 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 Ghetu Gachhi

Ghetu Gachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Ghetu Gachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghetu Gachhi is about 47.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghetu Gachhi

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

Health Facilities in Ghetu Gachhi

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

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