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'''Gede''' is a village and a [[border checkpoint]] in the [[Krishnaganj (community development block)|Krishnaganj]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision]] of the [[Nadia district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].

==Border check point==
Gede has an Indian land custom station of the India-Bangladesh border. The land custom station on the Bangladesh side is at [[Darshana, Chuadanga|Darshana]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.orfonline.org/research/integrated-check-posts-on-the-india-bangladesh-border-a-field-survey-and-brief-analysis-54559/ | title = Integrated check-posts on the India-Bangladesh border: A field survey and brief analysis by Joeeta Bhattacharjee
| work = Annex 3: India’s Land Custom Stations on its Border with Bangladesh| publisher = Observer Research Foundation, 2019| accessdate = 11 October 2020}}</ref>

[[Gede railway station]] is the terminal station on the [[Lalgola and Gede branch lines|Sealdah-Gede section]] of [[Kolkata Suburban Railway]] system.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/6796|title=Gede railway station|website=India Rail Info}}</ref>

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Gede had a total population of 5,396, of which 2,851 (53%) were males and 2,545 (47%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 433. The total number of literate persons in Gede was 3,660 (73.75% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census3-2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 18 May 2017 }}</ref>

==Geography==
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===Location===
Gede is located at {{coord|23.48904|N|88.78037|E|display=inline}}.

===Area overview===
Nadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of [[Hooghly River]], locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.<ref>Gangopadhyay, Basudev, ''Paschimbanga Parichay'', 2001, {{in lang|bn}}, p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad</ref> The Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision, presented in the map alongside, has the [[Hooghly River|Bhagirathi]] on the west, with [[Purba Bardhaman district]] lying across the river. The long stretch along the Bhagirathi has many swamps. The area between the Bhagirathi and the [[Jalangi River|Jalangi]], which flows through the middle of the subdivision, is known as Kalantar, a low-lying tract of black clay soil. A big part of the subdivision forms the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district. The Jalangi, after flowing through the middle of the subdivision, turns right and joins the Bhagirathi. On the south-east, the [[Churni River|Churni]] separates the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain from the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain. The east forms the boundary with [[Bangladesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/DCHB/DCHB_A/19/1910_PART_A_DCHB_NADIA.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work = Pages 13,14 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. | accessdate = 15 October 2020 }}</ref> The subdivision is moderately urbanized. 20.795% of the population lives in urban areas and 79.205% lives in rural areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia | work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | accessdate = 15 October 2020}}</ref>

<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision.</small>

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Nadia District}}

[[Category:Villages in Nadia district]]
[[Category:Bangladesh–India border crossings]]


{{Nadia-geo-stub}}

Latest revision as of 10:08, 31 October 2023

Gede
Village
Gede is located in West Bengal
Gede
Gede
Location in West Bengal, India
Gede is located in India
Gede
Gede
Gede (India)
Coordinates: 23°29′21″N 88°46′49″E / 23.48904°N 88.78037°E / 23.48904; 88.78037
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNadia
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
5,396
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone/STD code03472
Lok Sabha constituencyRanaghat
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKrishnaganj
Websitenadia.gov.in

Gede is a village and a border checkpoint in the Krishnaganj CD block in the Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision of the Nadia district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Border check point

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Gede has an Indian land custom station of the India-Bangladesh border. The land custom station on the Bangladesh side is at Darshana.[1]

Gede railway station is the terminal station on the Sealdah-Gede section of Kolkata Suburban Railway system.[2]

Demographics

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According to the 2011 Census of India, Gede had a total population of 5,396, of which 2,851 (53%) were males and 2,545 (47%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 433. The total number of literate persons in Gede was 3,660 (73.75% of the population over 6 years).[3]

Geography

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Jalangi River
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Bhagirathi
Bethuadahari
Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary (T)
Palashi
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Palashi (H)
Mayapur
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Mayapur (H)
Juranpur
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Juranpur, Nadia (R)
Bethuadahri
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Bethuadahri (R)
Nakashipara
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Nakashipara (R)
Debagram
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Debagram (R)
Kaliganj
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Kaliganj, Nadia (R)
Maheshganj
R
Maheshganj (R)
Ghurni
R
Ghurni (R)
Dhubulia
R
Dhubulia (R)
Bishnupur
R
Bishnupur, Nadia (R)
Asannagar
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Asannagar (R)
Ruipukur
R
Ruipukur (R)
Gede
checkpoint
R
Majhdia
R
Majhdia, Krishnaganj (R)
Krishnaganj
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Krishnaganj (R)
Bangaljhi
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Bangaljhi (R)
Nabadwip
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Nabadwip (M)
Krishnanagar
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Krishnanagar, Nadia (M)
Kshidirpur
CT
Kshidirpur (CT)
Jagadanandapur
CT
Jagadanandapur (CT)
Matiari
CT
Matiari, Nadia (CT)
Mira
CT
Mira, Nadia (CT)
Char Brahmanagar
CT
Char Brahmanagar (CT)
Char Maijdia
CT
Char Maijdia (CT)
Majdia
CT
Majdia, Nabadwip (CT)
Gadigachha
CT
Gadigachha (CT)
Bablari
Dewanganj
CT
Bablari Dewanganj (CT)
Tiorkhali
CT
Tiorkhali (CT)
Bamanpukur
CT
Bamanpukur (CT)
Harindanga
CT
Harindanga, Nadia (CT)
Paschimbhatjangla
CT
Paschimbhatjangla (CT)
Baruihuda
CT
Baruihuda (CT)
Sonda
CT
Sonda, Nadia (CT)
Chapra
CT
Chapra, Nadia (CT)
Cities and towns in Krishnanagr Sadar subdivision of Nadia district
M: municipal town/ city, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: place of historical/ religious interest, T: place of tourist interest.
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly

Location

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Gede is located at 23°29′21″N 88°46′49″E / 23.48904°N 88.78037°E / 23.48904; 88.78037.

Area overview

[edit]

Nadia district is mostly alluvial plains lying to the east of Hooghly River, locally known as Bhagirathi. The alluvial plains are cut across by such distributaries as Jalangi, Churni and Ichhamati. With these rivers getting silted up, floods are a recurring feature.[4] The Krishnanagar Sadar subdivision, presented in the map alongside, has the Bhagirathi on the west, with Purba Bardhaman district lying across the river. The long stretch along the Bhagirathi has many swamps. The area between the Bhagirathi and the Jalangi, which flows through the middle of the subdivision, is known as Kalantar, a low-lying tract of black clay soil. A big part of the subdivision forms the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain, which occupies the central part of the district. The Jalangi, after flowing through the middle of the subdivision, turns right and joins the Bhagirathi. On the south-east, the Churni separates the Krishnanagar-Santipur Plain from the Ranaghat-Chakdaha Plain. The east forms the boundary with Bangladesh.[5] The subdivision is moderately urbanized. 20.795% of the population lives in urban areas and 79.205% lives in rural areas.[6]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. All the four subdivisions are presented with maps on the same scale – the size of the maps vary as per the area of the subdivision.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Integrated check-posts on the India-Bangladesh border: A field survey and brief analysis by Joeeta Bhattacharjee". Annex 3: India’s Land Custom Stations on its Border with Bangladesh. Observer Research Foundation, 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Gede railway station". India Rail Info.
  3. ^ "2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  4. ^ Gangopadhyay, Basudev, Paschimbanga Parichay, 2001, (in Bengali), p. 70, Sishu Sahitya Sansad
  5. ^ "District Census Handbook, Nadia, 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Pages 13,14. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  6. ^ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Nadia". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 15 October 2020.