Gaganpur

Gaganpur is a village located in Murarai Ii subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.2km away from sub-district headquarter Paikar (tehsildar office) and 86.7km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Jajigram is the gram panchayat of Gaganpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gaganpur unique in its vibrant Murarai Ii-Birbhum region. You’ll see Gaganpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gaganpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaganpur is 316107. The village spans a total geographical area of 336.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731221. Jangipur is nearest town to Gaganpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gaganpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gaganpur

Population of Gaganpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gaganpur has a total population of about 2,033, with approximately 1,019 males and 1,014 females. The sex ratio is around 995 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 306 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,159 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 16. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.53%, with male literacy at about 63.20% and female literacy near 47.83%. There are around 583 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaganpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaganpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaganpur. As per the 2011 stats, Gaganpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gaganpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Gaganpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaganpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaganpur