Rakhalgachi - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Rakhalgachi is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 37.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Anishmali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rakhalgachi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rakhalgachi is 322140. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.72 hectares and falls under the 741504 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rakhalgachi 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 Rakhalgachi

According to the 2011 Census, Rakhalgachi village had a total population of 2,101 people, including 1,086 males and 1,015 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.16%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 71.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) 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 Rakhalgachi

Rakhalgachi 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 Rakhalgachi

Rakhalgachi 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 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Rakhalgachi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Rakhalgachi is about 37.6 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 Rakhalgachi

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

Health Facilities in Rakhalgachi

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

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