Gazipur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Gazipur 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 30.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Jhikodda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazipur is 316569. The village covers a total geographical area of 277.65 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia. is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gazipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gazipur village had a total population of 2,479 people, including 1,245 males and 1,234 females, living in 561 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.59%, with male literacy at 72.42% and female literacy at 56.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 295, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazipur

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

Gazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia. to Gazipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gazipur is about 30.5 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 Gazipur

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

Health Facilities in Gazipur

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

FAQs about Gazipur