Boalia - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Boalia is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 17.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Boalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Boalia is 321713. The village covers a total geographical area of 266.09 hectares and falls under the 741317 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Boalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabadwip Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Boalia

According to the 2011 Census, Boalia village had a total population of 2,165 people, including 1,142 males and 1,023 females, living in 490 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 74.90% and female literacy at 65.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 513, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Boalia

Boalia 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 Boalia

Boalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Boalia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Boalia is about 17.4 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 Boalia

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

Health Facilities in Boalia

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

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