Ghuguragachhi - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Ghuguragachhi is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joyghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuguragachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuguragachhi is 321788. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.55 hectares and falls under the 741506 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Ghuguragachhi

As per Census 2011, Ghuguragachhi village has a total population of 1,877 people, consisting of 962 males and 915 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,241 literate and 636 illiterate residents. Additionally, 714 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghuguragachhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,877962915
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1679572
Scheduled Castes (SC)714385329
Scheduled Tribes (ST)492524
Literate Population1,241675566
Illiterate Population636287349

Nearby Villages of Ghuguragachhi

Ghuguragachhi 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)
MaghdiaNorth1.64 km
Shyam NagarSouth-East1.76 km
JayghataNorth-West2.07 km
Chak ShyamnaarSouth-West2.26 km
Khal BoaliaEast2.26 km
GopipurSouth2.27 km
NathpurSouth-East2.77 km
MukundapurNorth-East3.05 km
KarsuraNorth-West3.06 km
TeghariSouth-East3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghuguragachhi

Ghuguragachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Majhdia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Ghuguragachhi is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghuguragachhi is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghuguragachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ghuguragachhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghuguragachhi

Where is Ghuguragachhi located?

Ghuguragachhi village is located in Krishnaganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghuguragachhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghuguragachhi is Joyghata.

What is the pincode of Ghuguragachhi?

The pincode of Ghuguragachhi is 741506.

What is the population of Ghuguragachhi?

Ghuguragachhi has a total population of 1,877, including 962 males and 915 females.

How many households are there in Ghuguragachhi?

There are 468 households in Ghuguragachhi.

What is the literacy rate in Ghuguragachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghuguragachhi is 66.12%. Male literacy is 70.17% and female literacy is 61.86%.