Gandina - Karimpur - I, Nadia

Gandina is a village situated in the Karimpur - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karimpur and around 86.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandina is 321118. The village covers a total geographical area of 174 hectares and falls under the 741158 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gandina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gandina

According to the 2011 Census, Gandina village had a total population of 1,824 people, including 907 males and 917 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.46%, with male literacy at 57.74% and female literacy at 57.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gandina

Gandina 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 Gandina

Gandina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darsana, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Gandina is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gandina is about 86.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandina

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

Health Facilities in Gandina

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

FAQs about Gandina