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.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Gandihar has a total population of about 392, with approximately 194 males and 198 females. The sex ratio is around 1020 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 50 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 74. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.93%, with male literacy at about 61.34% and female literacy near 56.57%. There are around 94 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandihar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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