Kulgachhi - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Kulgachhi is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Poragachha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulgachhi is 321739. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.73 hectares and falls under the 741161 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kulgachhi 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 Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kulgachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kulgachhi village had a total population of 5,005 people, including 2,504 males and 2,501 females, living in 1,273 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 83.49% and female literacy at 74.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 864, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulgachhi

Kulgachhi 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 Kulgachhi

Kulgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnanagar City Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Kulgachhi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kulgachhi is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Kulgachhi

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

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