Gayeshpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Gayeshpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 37.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayeshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayeshpur is 317842. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.5 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Gayeshpur

As per Census 2011, Gayeshpur village has a total population of 3,825 people, consisting of 1,938 males and 1,887 females. The village has 856 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 507 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,368 literate and 1,457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 817 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 499 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gayeshpur

Gayeshpur 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 Gayeshpur

Gayeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Gayeshpur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gayeshpur is about 37.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gayeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Gayeshpur

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

FAQs about Gayeshpur