Jidha - Chapra, Nadia

Jidha is a village situated in the Chapra subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangaljhi and around 29.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Hatisala-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jidha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jidha is 321537. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.09 hectares and falls under the 741124 pincode. Krishnagr is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Jidha

According to the 2011 Census, Jidha village had a total population of 2,140 people, including 1,103 males and 1,037 females, living in 478 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.71%, with male literacy at 76.65% and female literacy at 66.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 886.

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

Nearby Villages of Jidha

Jidha 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 Jidha

Jidha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagr to Jidha is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Jidha is about 29.9 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 Jidha

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

Health Facilities in Jidha

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

FAQs about Jidha