Gannegar - Chinsurah - Magra, Hooghly

Gannegar is a village situated in the Chinsurah - Magra subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Chinsurah and around 20.3 km from Chinsura. Digsuihoyera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gannegar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gannegar is 325048. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.5 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Bansbaria is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gannegar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gannegar

According to the 2011 Census, Gannegar village had a total population of 548 people, including 273 males and 275 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.30%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 54.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 314.

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

Nearby Villages of Gannegar

Gannegar 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 Gannegar

Gannegar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuntighat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansbaria to Gannegar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gannegar is about 20.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gannegar

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

Health Facilities in Gannegar

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

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