Girish Nagar Village - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Girish Nagar is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 31.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Girish Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Girish Nagar is 322009. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.71 hectares and falls under the 741255 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Girish Nagar 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Girish Nagar

As per Census 2011, Girish Nagar village has a total population of 49 people, consisting of 24 males and 25 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 2 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 41 literate and 8 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Girish Nagar are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 49 24 25
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 2 - 2
Literate Population 41 22 19
Illiterate Population 8 2 6

Nearby Villages of Girish Nagar

Girish Nagar 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TarapurNorth-East1.19 km
Suresh NagarNorth-West1.23 km
Paschim NoaparaSouth1.34 km
NilnagarNorth1.82 km
BeleatiEast2.29 km
MashundaSouth-East2.41 km
Ananda DhamSouth-East2.42 km
BrittircharNorth2.47 km
CharsimuliaNorth-East2.86 km
GazipurNorth-East3.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Girish Nagar

Girish Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Phulia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Girish Nagar is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Girish Nagar is about 31.9 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 Girish Nagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Girish Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Girish Nagar

Where is Girish Nagar located?

Girish Nagar village is located in Ranaghat - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Girish Nagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Girish Nagar is Tarapur.

What is the pincode of Girish Nagar?

The pincode of Girish Nagar is 741255.

What is the population of Girish Nagar?

Girish Nagar has a total population of 49, including 24 males and 25 females.

How many households are there in Girish Nagar?

There are 12 households in Girish Nagar.

What is the literacy rate in Girish Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Girish Nagar is 83.67%. Male literacy is 91.67% and female literacy is 76.00%.