Gachha

Gachha is a village located in Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.9km away from sub-district headquarter Nakashipara (tehsildar office) and 19.6km away from district headquarter Krishnanagar. As per 2009 stats, Muragachha is the gram panchayat of Gachha village.

Here you can discover what makes Gachha unique in its vibrant Nakashipara-Nadia region. You’ll see Gachha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gachha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gachha is 321517. The village spans a total geographical area of 468.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 741154. Krishnagr is nearest town to Gachha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gachha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gachha

Population of Gachha

According to the 2011 Census, Gachha has a total population of about 7,213, with approximately 3,719 males and 3,494 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 775 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 4,141 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,043. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.49%, with male literacy at about 64.75% and female literacy near 55.95%. There are around 1,675 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gachha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gachha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gachha. As per the 2011 stats, Gachha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gachha

Knowing the nearby villages of Gachha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gachha.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gachha