Mrigi - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Mrigi is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 59.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Chhitka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mrigi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mrigi is 321223. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.1 hectares and falls under the 741165 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 64 km away.

Mrigi 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 Mrigi

As per Census 2011, Mrigi village has a total population of 6,030 people, consisting of 3,114 males and 2,916 females. The village has 1,412 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 673 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,516 literate and 2,514 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,866 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 93 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mrigi

Mrigi 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 Mrigi

Mrigi 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 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Mrigi is about 64 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Mrigi is about 59.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mrigi

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

Health Facilities in Mrigi

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

FAQs about Mrigi