Gitgram - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Gitgram is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gitgram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gitgram is 317864. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.2 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gitgram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Gitgram

According to the 2011 Census, Gitgram village had a total population of 116 people, including 65 males and 51 females, living in 28 households. The sex ratio was 785 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.00%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 80.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Gitgram

Gitgram 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 Gitgram

Public transport in the Gitgram is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Gitgram is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gitgram is about 41.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gitgram

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

Health Facilities in Gitgram

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

FAQs about Gitgram