Gazna - Hanskhali, Nadia

Gazna is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 26.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gajna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazna is 321846. The village covers a total geographical area of 592.06 hectares and falls under the 741507 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Gazna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gazna

According to the 2011 Census, Gazna village had a total population of 5,643 people, including 2,874 males and 2,769 females, living in 1,286 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.50%, with male literacy at 78.32% and female literacy at 66.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,012, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazna

Gazna 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 Gazna

Gazna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarak Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Gazna is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gazna is about 26.6 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 Gazna

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

Health Facilities in Gazna

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

FAQs about Gazna