Gangapur - Illambazar, Birbhum

Gangapur is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 45.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Ghurisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangapur is 317996. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.2 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Gangapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur village had a total population of 696 people, including 369 males and 327 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.60%, with male literacy at 74.20% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

Gangapur 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 Gangapur

Gangapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Gangapur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gangapur is about 45.6 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 Gangapur

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

Health Facilities in Gangapur

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

FAQs about Gangapur