Gaja - Haripal, Hooghly

Gaja is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Khamar Chandi and around 33.2 km from Chinsura. Bandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaja is 325392. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.43 hectares and falls under the 712407 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gaja

As per Census 2011, Gaja village has a total population of 1,688 people, consisting of 855 males and 833 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,121 literate and 567 illiterate residents. Additionally, 729 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gaja are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gaja

Gaja 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 Gaja

Gaja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Gaja is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gaja is about 33.2 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 Gaja

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

Health Facilities in Gaja

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

FAQs about Gaja