Media - Santipur, Nadia
Media is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 23.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gayeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Media village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Media is 321918. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.1 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Media 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.
Population of Media
According to the 2011 Census, Media village had a total population of 1,317 people, including 680 males and 637 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.46%, with male literacy at 55.92% and female literacy at 42.62%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,317 | 680 | 637 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 201 | 106 | 95 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 552 | 321 | 231 |
| Illiterate Population | 765 | 359 | 406 |
Nearby Villages of Media
Media 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nutanmath Bholadanga | North | 0.75 km |
| Bholadanga | North-East | 1.26 km |
| Gayespur | South | 1.50 km |
| Chak Bholadanga | North-West | 1.55 km |
| Mrijapur | West | 1.86 km |
| Char Malatipura | South-West | 2.28 km |
| Manik Nagar | North-West | 2.31 km |
| Malatipur | South-West | 2.78 km |
| Panchlaki | North-West | 3.05 km |
| Saguna | East | 3.39 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Media
Media is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nandaigram Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Media is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Media is about 23.6 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 Media
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Media village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Media
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Media village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Media
Where is Media located?
Media village is located in Santipur Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Media?
The Gram Panchayat of Media is Gayeshpur.
What is the pincode of Media?
The pincode of Media is 741404.
What is the population of Media?
Media had a total population of 1,317, including 680 males and 637 females.
How many households are there in Media?
Media had 288 households.
What is the literacy rate in Media?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Media was 49.46%. Male literacy was 55.92% and female literacy was 42.62%.