Muragachha - Haringhata, Nadia

Muragachha is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muragachha is 322334. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.37 hectares and falls under the 741249 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Population of Muragachha

According to the 2011 Census, Muragachha village had a total population of 804 people, including 417 males and 387 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.81%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 74.78%.

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 Population804417387
Child Population (0–6 yrs)854342
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population581323258
Illiterate Population22394129

Nearby Villages of Muragachha

Muragachha 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)
BalindiWest0.98 km
NarayanpurNorth-East1.18 km
GanguriaSouth-East1.23 km
PanchpotaNorth-West1.56 km
AyespurNorth1.99 km
Uttar RajapurNorth-East2.28 km
Dakshin RajapurEast2.28 km
Ghora GachhaWest2.39 km
LoupalaSouth-East2.46 km
Chak BirahiNorth2.85 km

Transport and Connectivity of Muragachha

The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Muragachha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Muragachha is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

FAQs about Muragachha

Where is Muragachha located?

Muragachha village is located in Haringhata Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the pincode of Muragachha?

The pincode of Muragachha is 741249.

What is the population of Muragachha?

Muragachha had a total population of 804, including 417 males and 387 females.

How many households are there in Muragachha?

Muragachha had 188 households.

What is the literacy rate in Muragachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muragachha was 80.81%. Male literacy was 86.36% and female literacy was 74.78%.