Ghora Gachha - Kalyani, Nadia

Ghora Gachha is a village situated in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from Chakdah and around 53 km from Krishnanagar. Saguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghora Gachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghora Gachha is 322313. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.09 hectares and falls under the 741245 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ghora Gachha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghora Gachha

As per Census 2011, Ghora Gachha village has a total population of 1,865 people, consisting of 980 males and 885 females. The village has 401 households and a sex ratio of 903 females per 1,000 males. There are 177 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,212 literate and 653 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghora Gachha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,865980885
Child Population (0–6 yrs)17710374
Literate Population1,212680532
Illiterate Population653300353

Nearby Villages of Ghora Gachha

Ghora Gachha 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)
Teli GachhaWest1.34 km
PanchpotaEast1.38 km
BalindiSouth-East1.43 km
Kata BeliaSouth-West1.45 km
ChandirampurNorth2.03 km
Dogachhia (p)West2.34 km
AyespurNorth-East2.36 km
MuragachhaEast2.39 km
KumarpurNorth-West2.59 km
KrishnapurWest2.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghora Gachha

Ghora Gachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Ghora Gachha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghora Gachha is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghora Gachha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghora Gachha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghora Gachha

Where is Ghora Gachha located?

Ghora Gachha village is located in Kalyani Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghora Gachha?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghora Gachha is Saguna.

What is the pincode of Ghora Gachha?

The pincode of Ghora Gachha is 741245.

What is the population of Ghora Gachha?

Ghora Gachha has a total population of 1,865, including 980 males and 885 females.

How many households are there in Ghora Gachha?

There are 401 households in Ghora Gachha.

What is the literacy rate in Ghora Gachha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghora Gachha is 64.99%. Male literacy is 69.39% and female literacy is 60.11%.