Ganahar

Ganahar is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Ganahar village. As per 2009 stats, Rampara Chenchra is the gram panchayat of Ganahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Ganahar unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ganahar’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 Ganahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ganahar is 311393. The village spans a total geographical area of 201.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733127. Ganarampur is nearest town to Ganahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

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

Google Map of Ganahar

Population of Ganahar

According to the 2011 Census, Ganahar has a total population of about 1,609, with approximately 845 males and 764 females. The sex ratio is around 904 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,371 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 133. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.48%, with male literacy at about 63.67% and female literacy near 54.84%. There are around 386 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ganahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ganahar

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

Nearby Villages of Ganahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ganahar