Karaigachhi - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Karaigachhi is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 53.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Betai-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karaigachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karaigachhi is 321235. The village covers a total geographical area of 680.63 hectares and falls under the 741163 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehatta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karaigachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Karaigachhi village had a total population of 4,226 people, including 2,160 males and 2,066 females, living in 1,128 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.19%, with male literacy at 71.93% and female literacy at 68.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 992, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 281.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karaigachhi

Karaigachhi 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 Karaigachhi

Karaigachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pagla Chandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Karaigachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Karaigachhi is about 53.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karaigachhi

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

Health Facilities in Karaigachhi

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

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