Mota - Nakashipara, Nadia

Mota is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 28.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dogachhia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mota is 321507. The village covers a total geographical area of 727.22 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Mota 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 Mota

As per Census 2011, Mota village has a total population of 6,479 people, consisting of 3,326 males and 3,153 females. The village has 1,482 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 803 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,463 literate and 3,016 illiterate residents. Additionally, 925 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,4793,3263,153
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803424379
Scheduled Castes (SC)925464461
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population3,4631,7861,677
Illiterate Population3,0161,5401,476

Nearby Villages of Mota

Mota 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)
TalukhudaEast1.55 km
BargachhiNorth-West2.21 km
HatraNorth-East2.64 km
BrittihudaSouth2.79 km
DeuliaEast2.86 km
DighaWest3.22 km
DogachhiaSouth-West3.38 km
LakshmigachhaSouth-East3.43 km
SarbariNorth-West3.69 km
MiraipurWest3.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mota

Public transport in the Mota 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 82.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Mota is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mota is about 28.8 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 Mota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mota

Where is Mota located?

Mota village is located in Nakashipara Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mota?

The Gram Panchayat of Mota is Dogachhia.

What is the pincode of Mota?

The pincode of Mota is 741126.

What is the population of Mota?

Mota has a total population of 6,479, including 3,326 males and 3,153 females.

How many households are there in Mota?

There are 1,482 households in Mota.

What is the literacy rate in Mota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mota is 53.45%. Male literacy is 53.70% and female literacy is 53.19%.