Gangajit - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Gangajit is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 86.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangajit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangajit is 310549. The village covers a total geographical area of 46.9 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gangajit

According to the 2011 Census, Gangajit village had a total population of 246 people, including 129 males and 117 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.36%, with male literacy at 58.26% and female literacy at 43.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangajit

Gangajit 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 Gangajit

Gangajit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Gangajit is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Gangajit is about 86.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangajit

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

Health Facilities in Gangajit

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

FAQs about Gangajit