Ghoshra - Santipur, Nadia
Ghoshra is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 22.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Belgoria-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoshra village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoshra is 321953. The village covers a total geographical area of 45.87 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.
Ghoshra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Santipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Ghoshra
Ghoshra 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chhenra Char (p) | West | 1.05 km |
| Beharia (ct) | East | 1.23 km |
| Ghoralia (ct) | North | 1.59 km |
| Chhera Char Krishnabati | South | 1.62 km |
| Malipota | South-East | 2.67 km |
| Kadampur | North-East | 2.79 km |
| Bathna | North | 2.83 km |
| Chhota Ranaghat (p) | North | 2.99 km |
| Pumlia | South-East | 3.05 km |
| Guptipara Char | South-West | 3.20 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Ghoshra
Public transport in the Ghoshra is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bathna Krittibas Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Ghoshra is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Ghoshra is about 22.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghoshra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoshra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within <1 km |
| ATM | No | Available within <1 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Ghoshra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoshra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Ghoshra
Where is Ghoshra located?
Ghoshra village is located in Santipur Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghoshra?
The Gram Panchayat of Ghoshra is Belgoria-ii.
What is the pincode of Ghoshra?
The pincode of Ghoshra is 741404.