Nandighat - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Nandighat is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 33.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandighat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandighat is 322014. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.89 hectares and falls under the 741255 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Nandighat 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 Nandighat

As per Census 2011, Nandighat village has a total population of 3,070 people, consisting of 1,621 males and 1,449 females. The village has 715 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 338 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,045 literate and 1,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,661 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 112 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandighat

Nandighat 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 Nandighat

Nandighat 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 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Nandighat is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Nandighat is about 33.4 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 Nandighat

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

Health Facilities in Nandighat

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

FAQs about Nandighat