Gangpur - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Gangpur is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 38.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nakrakonda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangpur is 318353. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.28 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gangpur

As per Census 2011, Gangpur village has a total population of 799 people, consisting of 437 males and 362 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 828 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 457 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 367 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangpur

Gangpur 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 Gangpur

Gangpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Gangpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gangpur is about 38.8 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 Gangpur

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

Health Facilities in Gangpur

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

FAQs about Gangpur