Lakshmigachha - Chapra, Nadia

Lakshmigachha 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 23 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Brittihuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lakshmigachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakshmigachha is 321554. The village covers a total geographical area of 942.92 hectares and falls under the 741123 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Lakshmigachha

According to the 2011 Census, Lakshmigachha village had a total population of 6,480 people, including 3,237 males and 3,243 females, living in 1,422 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.61%, with male literacy at 61.54% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 196, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population6,4803,2373,243
Child Population (0–6 yrs)788403385
Scheduled Castes (SC)19610888
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1578
Literate Population3,5071,7441,763
Illiterate Population2,9731,4931,480

Nearby Villages of Lakshmigachha

Lakshmigachha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DeuliaNorth1.59 km
ArangsarishaSouth-East2.16 km
TalukhudaNorth-West2.24 km
Chhota AnduliaNorth-East2.89 km
BrittihudaWest2.96 km
PitambarpurSouth3.21 km
MotaNorth-West3.43 km
HatraNorth3.59 km
GokhurapotaSouth-West3.70 km
NajhidahaSouth-East3.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lakshmigachha

Lakshmigachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Lakshmigachha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Lakshmigachha is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakshmigachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lakshmigachha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Lakshmigachha

Where is Lakshmigachha located?

Lakshmigachha village is located in Chapra Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Lakshmigachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Lakshmigachha is Brittihuda.

What is the pincode of Lakshmigachha?

The pincode of Lakshmigachha is 741123.

What is the population of Lakshmigachha?

Lakshmigachha had a total population of 6,480, including 3,237 males and 3,243 females.

How many households are there in Lakshmigachha?

Lakshmigachha had 1,422 households.

What is the literacy rate in Lakshmigachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lakshmigachha was 61.61%. Male literacy was 61.54% and female literacy was 61.69%.