Songhata - Krishnaganj, Nadia

Songhata is a village situated in the Krishnaganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Krishnaganj and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Krishnaganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Songhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Songhata is 321807. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.85 hectares and falls under the 741506 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Songhata

According to the 2011 Census, Songhata village had a total population of 4,498 people, including 2,271 males and 2,227 females, living in 1,125 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.10%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,920, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Songhata

Songhata 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 Songhata

Songhata 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 71.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Songhata is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Songhata is about 21 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 Songhata

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

Health Facilities in Songhata

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

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