Gangpur

Gangpur is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Gangpur village. As per 2009 stats, Sreenidhipur is the gram panchayat of Gangpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Gangpur unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Gangpur’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 Gangpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangpur is 317393. The village spans a total geographical area of 114.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Bolpur is nearest town to Gangpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gangpur 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 Labhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangpur

Population of Gangpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangpur has a total population of about 505, with approximately 264 males and 241 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 62 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 267 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.79%, with male literacy at about 68.18% and female literacy near 52.70%. There are around 122 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangpur

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

Nearby Villages of Gangpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangpur