Padma Bila - Chakdah, Nadia

Padma Bila is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 44.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padma Bila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padma Bila is 322271. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.72 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Padma Bila 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 Padma Bila

According to the 2011 Census, Padma Bila village had a total population of 2,738 people, including 1,427 males and 1,311 females, living in 601 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.26%, with male literacy at 83.95% and female literacy at 74.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 733, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Padma Bila

Padma Bila 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 Padma Bila

Padma Bila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakda to Padma Bila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Padma Bila is about 44.1 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 Padma Bila

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

Health Facilities in Padma Bila

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

FAQs about Padma Bila