Gandihar

Gandihar is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.7km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Gandihar village. As per 2009 stats, Harsura is the gram panchayat of Gandihar village.

Gandihar has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gandihar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandihar is 311470. The village spans a total geographical area of 95.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733140. Gangarampur is nearest town to Gandihar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gandihar 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 Tapan 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 Gandihar

Population of Gandihar

Below is a concise population overview of Gandihar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gandihar village:

• The total population of Gandihar village is around 392, including approximately 194 males and 198 females, with a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 50 children aged 0–6 years in Gandihar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Gandihar village has 74 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Gandihar village is about 58.93%, with male literacy at 61.34% and female literacy at 56.57%.
• There are around 94 households in Gandihar village.

Connectivity of Gandihar

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

Nearby Villages of Gandihar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandihar