Dharmmadaha - Nakashipara, Nadia

Dharmmadaha is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 21.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dharmada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dharmmadaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharmmadaha is 321520. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.24 hectares and falls under the 741138 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Dharmmadaha 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 Dharmmadaha

According to the 2011 Census, Dharmmadaha village had a total population of 3,459 people, including 1,740 males and 1,719 females, living in 882 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.70%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 73.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 284.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,4591,7401,719
Child Population (0–6 yrs)292151141
Scheduled Castes (SC)680341339
Scheduled Tribes (ST)284144140
Literate Population2,4291,2691,160
Illiterate Population1,030471559

Nearby Villages of Dharmmadaha

Dharmmadaha 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KachkuliNorth1.03 km
Dakshin BahirgachhiSouth-West1.09 km
Tetul BariaNorth-West1.83 km
Bil Basu LakshmiWest1.84 km
Loha GachhiEast1.85 km
MuragachhaSouth-East1.94 km
GopalpurNorth-West2.42 km
DahakulaNorth2.62 km
RukunpurSouth-West2.68 km
KarkariaWest2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dharmmadaha

Dharmmadaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Muragacha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Dharmmadaha is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Dharmmadaha is about 21.1 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 Dharmmadaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Dharmmadaha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dharmmadaha

Where is Dharmmadaha located?

Dharmmadaha village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dharmmadaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Dharmmadaha is Dharmada.

What is the pincode of Dharmmadaha?

The pincode of Dharmmadaha is 741138.

What is the population of Dharmmadaha?

Dharmmadaha had a total population of 3,459, including 1,740 males and 1,719 females.

How many households are there in Dharmmadaha?

Dharmmadaha had 882 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmmadaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmmadaha was 76.70%. Male literacy was 79.86% and female literacy was 73.51%.