Gotera - Chakdah, Nadia

Gotera is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 50.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gotera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gotera is 322237. The village covers a total geographical area of 259.72 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gotera 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 Gotera

According to the 2011 Census, Gotera village had a total population of 1,956 people, including 1,009 males and 947 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.70%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 71.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 796, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 161.

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

Nearby Villages of Gotera

Gotera 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 Gotera

Gotera 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 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Gotera is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gotera is about 50.2 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 Gotera

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

Health Facilities in Gotera

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

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