Gongra - Chapra, Nadia

Gongra is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 27.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hatkhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gongra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gongra is 321546. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.53 hectares and falls under the 741123 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gongra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gongra

As per Census 2011, Gongra village has a total population of 3,733 people, consisting of 1,950 males and 1,783 females. The village has 786 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 451 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,172 literate and 1,561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 98 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gongra

Gongra 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 Gongra

Public transport in the Gongra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darsana, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Gongra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gongra is about 27.9 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 Gongra

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

Health Facilities in Gongra

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

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