Gede - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Gede is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Maitiary Banpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gede village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gede is 321820. The village covers a total geographical area of 696 hectares and falls under the 741503 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Gede

According to the 2011 Census, Gede village had a total population of 5,396 people, including 2,851 males and 2,545 females, living in 1,267 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 79.07% and female literacy at 67.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,586, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Gede

Gede 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 Gede

Gede is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gede, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Gede is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gede is about 18 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 Gede

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

Health Facilities in Gede

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

FAQs about Gede