Gaurhati Village - Arambag, Hooghly

Gaurhati is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Arambag and around 72.8 km from Chinsura. Gourhati-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurhati is 324325. The village covers a total geographical area of 919.87 hectares and falls under the 712613 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gaurhati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gaurhati

As per Census 2011, Gaurhati village has a total population of 13,084 people, consisting of 6,716 males and 6,368 females. The village has 3,011 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,442 literate and 3,642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,744 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 79 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaurhati are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 13,084 6,716 6,368
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,380 694 686
Scheduled Castes (SC) 4,744 2,403 2,341
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 79 38 41
Literate Population 9,442 5,256 4,186
Illiterate Population 3,642 1,460 2,182

Nearby Villages of Gaurhati

Gaurhati is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SapathSouth-East1.60 km
GangpurSouth1.65 km
SubhayapurNorth-East1.78 km
Fate ChakNorth-West2.16 km
PilkhanSouth-West2.20 km
Dahar KunduWest2.36 km
KapsitNorth2.50 km
KhalarNorth-East2.58 km
RatanpurNorth-West2.80 km
GhashuaWest2.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gaurhati

Gaurhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Gaurhati is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gaurhati is about 72.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaurhati

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gaurhati village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gaurhati

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gaurhati village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gaurhati

Where is Gaurhati located?

Gaurhati village is located in Arambag Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaurhati?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaurhati is Gourhati-ii.

What is the pincode of Gaurhati?

The pincode of Gaurhati is 712613.

What is the population of Gaurhati?

Gaurhati has a total population of 13,084, including 6,716 males and 6,368 females.

How many households are there in Gaurhati?

There are 3,011 households in Gaurhati.

What is the literacy rate in Gaurhati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaurhati is 72.16%. Male literacy is 78.26% and female literacy is 65.73%.