Kaya - Hanskhali, Nadia

Kaya is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 13.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batkulla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaya is 321873. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.82 hectares and falls under the 741121 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kaya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kaya

According to the 2011 Census, Kaya village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 667 males and 681 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.71%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 71.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaya

Kaya 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 Kaya

Kaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Kaya is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kaya is about 13.7 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 Kaya

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

Health Facilities in Kaya

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

FAQs about Kaya