Gaurhati - 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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gaurhati

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurhati village had a total population of 13,084 people, including 6,716 males and 6,368 females, living in 3,011 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.67%, with male literacy at 87.28% and female literacy at 73.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 79.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Gaurhati