Ghora Gachha - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Ghora Gachha is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 33.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghora Gachha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghora Gachha is 322032. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.46 hectares and falls under the 741247 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Ghora Gachha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghora Gachha

According to the 2011 Census, Ghora Gachha village had a total population of 1,062 people, including 540 males and 522 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.26%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 80.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghora Gachha

Ghora 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 Ghora Gachha

Ghora Gachha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Ghora Gachha is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghora Gachha is about 33.1 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 Ghora Gachha

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

Health Facilities in Ghora 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 Ghora Gachha village are given below:

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