Gabtala - Jangipara, Hooghly

Gabtala is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Jangipara and around 55 km from Chinsura. Dilakash serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gabtala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gabtala is 325719. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.2 hectares and falls under the 712404 pincode. Bargachia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gabtala

According to the 2011 Census, Gabtala village had a total population of 368 people, including 162 males and 206 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,272 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.78%, with male literacy at 92.72% and female literacy at 74.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

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

Nearby Villages of Gabtala

Gabtala 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 Gabtala

Gabtala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bargachia to Gabtala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gabtala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gabtala

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

Health Facilities in Gabtala

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

FAQs about Gabtala