Gangarampur - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gangarampur is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Dhaniakhali and around 32.1 km from Chinsura. Mandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangarampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangarampur is 324734. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.32 hectares and falls under the 712301 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Gangarampur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangarampur village had a total population of 1,171 people, including 594 males and 577 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.09%, with male literacy at 86.83% and female literacy at 73.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangarampur

Gangarampur 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 Gangarampur

Gangarampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Belmuri, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gangarampur is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gangarampur is about 32.1 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 Gangarampur

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

Health Facilities in Gangarampur

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

FAQs about Gangarampur