Poragachha - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Poragachha is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 11.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Poragachha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poragachha is 321737. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.7 hectares and falls under the 741161 pincode. Krishanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Poragachha 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 Poragachha

According to the 2011 Census, Poragachha village had a total population of 2,133 people, including 1,142 males and 991 females, living in 499 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 66.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 721, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 362.

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

Nearby Villages of Poragachha

Poragachha 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 Poragachha

Poragachha 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 71.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishanagar to Poragachha is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Poragachha is about 11.8 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 Poragachha

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

Health Facilities in Poragachha

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

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