Giridharpur - Nakashipara, Nadia

Giridharpur is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 39.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Haranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giridharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giridharpur is 321422. The village covers a total geographical area of 343.58 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Giridharpur

As per Census 2011, Giridharpur village has a total population of 3,259 people, consisting of 1,706 males and 1,553 females. The village has 728 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 546 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,506 literate and 1,753 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Giridharpur

Giridharpur 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 Giridharpur

Giridharpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Giridharpur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Giridharpur is about 39.8 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 Giridharpur

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

Health Facilities in Giridharpur

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

FAQs about Giridharpur