Mahanala Village - Chakdah, Nadia

Mahanala is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 35.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mahanala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mahanala is 322173. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.77 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Mahanala 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 Mahanala

As per Census 2011, Mahanala village has a total population of 935 people, consisting of 484 males and 451 females. The village has 178 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 436 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 527 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mahanala

Mahanala 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 Mahanala

Mahanala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Mahanala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mahanala is about 35.5 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 Mahanala

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

Health Facilities in Mahanala

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

FAQs about Mahanala