Mathurgachhi - Chakdah, Nadia

Mathurgachhi 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 44.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mathurgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mathurgachhi is 322259. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.92 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mathurgachhi 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 Mathurgachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Mathurgachhi village had a total population of 2,974 people, including 1,566 males and 1,408 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.81%, with male literacy at 86.69% and female literacy at 76.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,976, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Mathurgachhi

Mathurgachhi 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 Mathurgachhi

Mathurgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Mathurgachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mathurgachhi is about 44.7 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 Mathurgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Mathurgachhi

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

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