Gaipara - Balagarh, Hooghly

Gaipara is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Patuligram and around 28 km from Chinsura. Mohipalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaipara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaipara is 324957. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.72 hectares and falls under the 712515 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Gaipara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Gaipara

According to the 2011 Census, Gaipara village had a total population of 345 people, including 149 males and 196 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,315 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.91%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 61.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaipara

Gaipara 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 Gaipara

Gaipara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Gaipara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gaipara is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaipara

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

Health Facilities in Gaipara

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

FAQs about Gaipara