Khargadanga - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Khargadanga is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 41.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anishmali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khargadanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khargadanga is 322137. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.32 hectares and falls under the 741253 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khargadanga 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 Khargadanga

According to the 2011 Census, Khargadanga village had a total population of 1,607 people, including 831 males and 776 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.45%, with male literacy at 85.58% and female literacy at 79.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Khargadanga

Khargadanga 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 Khargadanga

Khargadanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Khargadanga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khargadanga is about 41.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khargadanga

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

Health Facilities in Khargadanga

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

FAQs about Khargadanga