Karaigachhi Village Overview
Karaigachhi is a village in Tehatta I tehsil of Nadia district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.9 km from Tehatta tehsil headquarters and around 53.7 km from Krishnanagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Betai Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Karaigachhi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Karaigachhi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaigachhi is 321235. The village covers a geographical area of 680.63 hectares and has a pincode of 741163. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Karaigachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehatta Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Karaigachhi
Population & Demographics of Karaigachhi
This section provides population and demographic details of Karaigachhi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,226 | 2,160 | 2,066 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 422 | 211 | 211 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 992 | 488 | 504 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 281 | 143 | 138 |
| Literate Population | 2,670 | 1,402 | 1,268 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,556 | 758 | 798 |
Key population details of Karaigachhi village are given below:
- Karaigachhi village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,226, including approximately 2,160 males and 2,066 females, with a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 992 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 281 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Karaigachhi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.18%.
- There are around 1,128 households in Karaigachhi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Karaigachhi
Transport facilities help residents of Karaigachhi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karaigachhi
The following villages are located close to Karaigachhi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Karaigachhi
- Where is Karaigachhi located?
- Karaigachhi village is located in Tehatta I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Karaigachhi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Karaigachhi is Betai Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Karaigachhi?
- The pincode of Karaigachhi is 741163.
- What is the population of Karaigachhi?
- Karaigachhi has a total population of 4,226, including 2,160 males and 2,066 females.
- How many households are there in Karaigachhi?
- There are 1,128 households in Karaigachhi.
- What is the literacy rate in Karaigachhi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karaigachhi is 63.18%. Male literacy is 64.91% and female literacy is 61.37%.