Kadamgachhi - Chakdah, Nadia

Kadamgachhi is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 51.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dewli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadamgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadamgachhi is 322240. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.3 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kadamgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haringhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kadamgachhi

As per Census 2011, Kadamgachhi village has a total population of 1,715 people, consisting of 891 males and 824 females. The village has 389 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 191 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,210 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadamgachhi

Kadamgachhi 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 Kadamgachhi

Kadamgachhi 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 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Kadamgachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kadamgachhi is about 51.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadamgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Kadamgachhi

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

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