Ghorai Khetra - Kaliganj, Nadia

Ghorai Khetra is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 46.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Palitbegia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorai Khetra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorai Khetra is 321401. The village covers a total geographical area of 435.04 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Ghorai Khetra

According to the 2011 Census, Ghorai Khetra village had a total population of 2,945 people, including 1,505 males and 1,440 females, living in 767 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.54%, with male literacy at 57.57% and female literacy at 47.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghorai Khetra

Ghorai Khetra 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 Ghorai Khetra

Ghorai Khetra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Ghorai Khetra is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghorai Khetra is about 46.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorai Khetra

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

Health Facilities in Ghorai Khetra

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

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