Gauripur

Gauripur is a village located in Jagatballavpur subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.4km away from sub-district headquarter Jagatballavpur (tehsildar office) and 21.9km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Polegustia is the gram panchayat of Gauripur village.

Gauripur has its own place in the vibrant Haora 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 Gauripur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gauripur is 332759. The village spans a total geographical area of 64.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711414. Haora is nearest town to Gauripur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

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

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Population of Gauripur

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,756 892 864
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 188 93 95
Scheduled Castes (SC) 55 28 27
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,390 738 652
Illiterate Population 366 154 212

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

  • The total population of Gauripur village is around 1,756, including approximately 892 males and 864 females, with a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 188 children aged 0–6 years in Gauripur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gauripur village has 55 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gauripur village is about 79.16%, with male literacy at 82.74% and female literacy at 75.46%.
  • There are around 361 households in Gauripur village.

Connectivity of Gauripur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Gauripur

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

Fatik Gachhi Laskarpur Batan Gobindapur Nalda Dwipa Pulgusti Jalalsi Makalhati Mallikpur Islampur

Frequently Asked Questions about Gauripur

Where is Gauripur located?
Gauripur village is situated in Jagatballavpur Subdivision, within the Haora district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gauripur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gauripur is Polegustia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gauripur?
The pincode of Gauripur is 711414, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gauripur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gauripur is 1,756, with 892 males and 864 females.
How many households are there in Gauripur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gauripur village has a total of 361 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gauripur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gauripur is 79.16%. The male literacy rate is 82.74%, while the female literacy rate is 75.46%.