Palagachha Village - Chakdah, Nadia

Palagachha is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 37.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tatla-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palagachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palagachha is 322179. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.89 hectares and falls under the 741222 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Palagachha 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 Palagachha

As per Census 2011, Palagachha village has a total population of 2,120 people, consisting of 1,077 males and 1,043 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,284 literate and 836 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 953 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palagachha

Palagachha 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 Palagachha

Palagachha 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 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Palagachha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Palagachha is about 37.7 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 Palagachha

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

Health Facilities in Palagachha

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

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