Kushtia Village - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Kushtia is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 46.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chanderghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushtia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushtia is 321203. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.37 hectares and falls under the 741160 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kushtia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kushtia

As per Census 2011, Kushtia village has a total population of 2,453 people, consisting of 1,234 males and 1,219 females. The village has 594 households and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,577 literate and 876 illiterate residents. Additionally, 510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kushtia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kushtia

Kushtia 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 Kushtia

Kushtia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Kushtia is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kushtia is about 46.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushtia

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

Health Facilities in Kushtia

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

FAQs about Kushtia