Kugachhi - Chakdah, Nadia

Kugachhi is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 45.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kugachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kugachhi is 322226. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.56 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kugachhi 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 Kugachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kugachhi village had a total population of 1,573 people, including 833 males and 740 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.70%, with male literacy at 94.94% and female literacy at 83.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 142.

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

Nearby Villages of Kugachhi

Kugachhi 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 Kugachhi

Kugachhi 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 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Kugachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kugachhi is about 45.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kugachhi

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

Health Facilities in Kugachhi

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

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