Gajankol

Gajankol is a village located in Shyampur I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.3km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Nabagram is the gram panchayat of Gajankol village.

Here you can discover what makes Gajankol unique in its vibrant Shyampur I-Haora region. You’ll see Gajankol’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 Gajankol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gajankol is 333151. The village spans a total geographical area of 399.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711315. Uluberia is nearest town to Gajankol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gajankol 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 Uluberia Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia 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 Gajankol

According to the 2011 Census, Gajankol has a total population of about 4,406, with approximately 2,291 males and 2,115 females. The sex ratio is around 923 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 431 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 120 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.92%, with male literacy at about 83.33% and female literacy near 74.14%. There are around 1,017 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gajankol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gajankol

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

Nearby Villages of Gajankol

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

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