Loha Gachhi - Nakashipara, Nadia

Loha Gachhi is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 21.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Muragachha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Loha Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Loha Gachhi is 321518. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.03 hectares and falls under the 741154 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Loha Gachhi 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 Loha Gachhi

As per Census 2011, Loha Gachhi village has a total population of 1,477 people, consisting of 751 males and 726 females. The village has 342 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 711 literate and 766 illiterate residents. Additionally, 206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Loha Gachhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Loha Gachhi

Loha Gachhi 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 Loha Gachhi

Loha Gachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van 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 79.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Loha Gachhi is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Loha Gachhi 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 Loha Gachhi

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

Health Facilities in Loha Gachhi

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

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