Chenga - Nakashipara, Nadia

Chenga is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 32.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Patikabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chenga is 321464. The village covers a total geographical area of 631.7 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chenga

According to the 2011 Census, Chenga village had a total population of 9,038 people, including 4,627 males and 4,411 females, living in 1,981 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.29%, with male literacy at 69.62% and female literacy at 60.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,033, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Chenga

Chenga 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 Chenga

Chenga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Chenga is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chenga is about 32.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chenga

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

Health Facilities in Chenga

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

FAQs about Chenga