Arshikra - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Arshikra is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 25.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Khisma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arshikra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arshikra is 321993. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.04 hectares and falls under the 741501 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Arshikra

According to the 2011 Census, Arshikra village had a total population of 1,132 people, including 593 males and 539 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.18%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 582, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Arshikra

Arshikra 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 Arshikra

Arshikra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Arshikra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Arshikra is about 25.6 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 Arshikra

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

Health Facilities in Arshikra

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

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