Nikhar Gachhi - Chakdah, Nadia

Nikhar Gachhi is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 45.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Ghetugachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nikhar Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nikhar Gachhi is 322224. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.3 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nikhar Gachhi 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 Nikhar Gachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Nikhar Gachhi village had a total population of 2,213 people, including 1,141 males and 1,072 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 81.33% and female literacy at 56.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,179.

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

Nearby Villages of Nikhar Gachhi

Nikhar Gachhi 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 Nikhar Gachhi

Nikhar Gachhi 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 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Nikhar Gachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Nikhar Gachhi is about 45.9 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 Nikhar Gachhi

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

Health Facilities in Nikhar Gachhi

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

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