Gete Gari - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Gete Gari is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Dhaniakhali and around 36.9 km from Chinsura. Dhanekhali-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gete Gari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gete Gari is 324646. The village covers a total geographical area of 247.28 hectares and falls under the 712302 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Gete Gari 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 Gete Gari

According to the 2011 Census, Gete Gari village had a total population of 2,574 people, including 1,277 males and 1,297 females, living in 615 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.51%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 73.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Gete Gari

Gete Gari 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 Gete Gari

Gete Gari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gete Gari is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gete Gari is about 36.9 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 Gete Gari

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

Health Facilities in Gete Gari

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

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