Gabati - Haripal, Hooghly

Gabati is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Khamar Chandi and around 36.7 km from Chinsura. Haripalsahadev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gabati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gabati is 325364. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.2 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Gabati

According to the 2011 Census, Gabati village had a total population of 1,376 people, including 705 males and 671 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.19%, with male literacy at 82.55% and female literacy at 67.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 366, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Gabati

Gabati 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 Gabati

Gabati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Gabati is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gabati is about 36.7 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 Gabati

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

Health Facilities in Gabati

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

FAQs about Gabati