Shakdaha - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Shakdaha is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 20.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joyghata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shakdaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shakdaha is 321799. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.68 hectares and falls under the 741506 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Shakdaha

As per Census 2011, Shakdaha village has a total population of 2,634 people, consisting of 1,359 males and 1,275 females. The village has 663 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,748 literate and 886 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,024 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shakdaha

Shakdaha 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 Shakdaha

Shakdaha 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 72.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Shakdaha is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Shakdaha is about 20.5 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 Shakdaha

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

Health Facilities in Shakdaha

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

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