Mandalhat - Chakdah, Nadia

Mandalhat is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 57.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mandalhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandalhat is 322244. The village covers a total geographical area of 232.51 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mandalhat 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 Mandalhat

According to the 2011 Census, Mandalhat village had a total population of 3,748 people, including 1,910 males and 1,838 females, living in 855 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.50%, with male literacy at 89.13% and female literacy at 77.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,753, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandalhat

Mandalhat 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 Mandalhat

Mandalhat 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 35.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Mandalhat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mandalhat is about 57.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mandalhat

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

Health Facilities in Mandalhat

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

FAQs about Mandalhat