Gauri - Arambag, Hooghly

Gauri is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Arambag and around 73.6 km from Chinsura. Gourhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauri is 324329. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.6 hectares and falls under the 712613 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gauri 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 Gauri

According to the 2011 Census, Gauri village had a total population of 1,148 people, including 601 males and 547 females, living in 271 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.51%, with male literacy at 85.55% and female literacy at 68.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 670.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauri

Gauri 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 Gauri

Gauri 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 47.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Gauri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gauri is about 73.6 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 Gauri

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

Health Facilities in Gauri

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

FAQs about Gauri