Ghola - Chakdah, Nadia

Ghola is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 36.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghola is 322266. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.02 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ghola 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 Ghola

According to the 2011 Census, Ghola village had a total population of 1,781 people, including 921 males and 860 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.73%, with male literacy at 85.70% and female literacy at 73.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghola

Ghola 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 Ghola

Ghola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakda to Ghola is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghola is about 36.6 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 Ghola

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

Health Facilities in Ghola

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

FAQs about Ghola