Kulgachhi Chak - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Kulgachhi Chak is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 28.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bahirgachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulgachhi Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulgachhi Chak is 322089. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.48 hectares and falls under the 741257 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kulgachhi Chak 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 Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kulgachhi Chak

As per Census 2011, Kulgachhi Chak village has a total population of 228 people, consisting of 118 males and 110 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 140 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 227 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kulgachhi Chak are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kulgachhi Chak

Kulgachhi Chak 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 Kulgachhi Chak

Kulgachhi Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Kulgachhi Chak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kulgachhi Chak is about 28.6 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 Kulgachhi Chak

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

Health Facilities in Kulgachhi Chak

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

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