Ghola Village - 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 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 Ghola

As per Census 2011, Ghola village has a total population of 1,781 people, consisting of 921 males and 860 females. The village has 408 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,278 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 319 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghola are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,781 921 860
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 178 96 82
Scheduled Castes (SC) 179 100 79
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 319 164 155
Literate Population 1,278 707 571
Illiterate Population 503 214 289

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Dakshin KhaspurNorth-East1.35 km
IchhapurWest1.48 km
DubraSouth-East1.56 km
BaidyapurNorth-West1.82 km
MathurapurSouth-West1.83 km
BhatparaSouth2.07 km
CheuntiaWest2.40 km
ChuadangaSouth-East2.58 km
MasaraSouth-West2.64 km
HudaWest2.71 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ghola

Where is Ghola located?

Ghola village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghola?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghola is Tatla-i.

What is the pincode of Ghola?

The pincode of Ghola is 741223.

What is the population of Ghola?

Ghola has a total population of 1,781, including 921 males and 860 females.

How many households are there in Ghola?

There are 408 households in Ghola.

What is the literacy rate in Ghola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghola is 71.76%. Male literacy is 76.76% and female literacy is 66.40%.