Ghol Gachhi - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Ghol Gachhi is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 14.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dignagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghol Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghol Gachhi is 321717. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.43 hectares and falls under the 741401 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ghol Gachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnanagar Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghol Gachhi

As per Census 2011, Ghol Gachhi village has a total population of 550 people, consisting of 282 males and 268 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 248 illiterate residents. Additionally, 389 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghol Gachhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghol Gachhi

Ghol Gachhi 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 Ghol Gachhi

Ghol Gachhi 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 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Ghol Gachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghol Gachhi is about 14.8 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 Ghol Gachhi

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

Health Facilities in Ghol Gachhi

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

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