Gayaspur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Gayaspur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 29.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Mollarpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayaspur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayaspur is 316508. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.15 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Gayaspur

As per Census 2011, Gayaspur village has a total population of 756 people, consisting of 378 males and 378 females. The village has 179 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 451 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 71 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gayaspur

Gayaspur 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 Gayaspur

Gayaspur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Gayaspur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gayaspur is about 29.7 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 Gayaspur

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

Health Facilities in Gayaspur

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

FAQs about Gayaspur