Gachha - Nakashipara, Nadia

Gachha is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 19.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Muragachha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gachha is 321517. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.22 hectares and falls under the 741154 pincode. Krishnagr is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Gachha 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 Gachha

According to the 2011 Census, Gachha village had a total population of 7,213 people, including 3,719 males and 3,494 females, living in 1,675 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.77%, with male literacy at 72.82% and female literacy at 62.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,043.

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

Nearby Villages of Gachha

Gachha 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 Gachha

Gachha 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.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagr to Gachha is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gachha is about 19.6 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 Gachha

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

Health Facilities in Gachha

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

FAQs about Gachha