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

As per Census 2011, Dharmmadaha village has a total population of 3,459 people, consisting of 1,740 males and 1,719 females. The village has 882 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,429 literate and 1,030 illiterate residents. Additionally, 680 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 284 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dharmmadaha are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 3,459, including 1,740 males and 1,719 females.

How many households are there in Dharmmadaha?

There are 882 households in Dharmmadaha.

What is the literacy rate in Dharmmadaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dharmmadaha is 70.22%. Male literacy is 72.93% and female literacy is 67.48%.