Muragachha - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Muragachha is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 19.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhimpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muragachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muragachha is 321768. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.19 hectares and falls under the 741167 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Muragachha 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 Muragachha

According to the 2011 Census, Muragachha village had a total population of 1,438 people, including 734 males and 704 females, living in 383 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.99%, with male literacy at 75.83% and female literacy at 61.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 688, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Muragachha

Muragachha 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 Muragachha

Public transport in the Muragachha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarak Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Muragachha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Muragachha is about 19.1 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 Muragachha

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

Health Facilities in Muragachha

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

FAQs about Muragachha