Ganeshbati - Jangipara, Hooghly

Ganeshbati is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Jangipara and around 45.9 km from Chinsura. Kotalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeshbati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshbati is 325795. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.61 hectares and falls under the 711408 pincode. Borgachia is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Ganeshbati

According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshbati village had a total population of 2,429 people, including 1,238 males and 1,191 females, living in 530 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.58%, with male literacy at 82.92% and female literacy at 72.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 731, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 98.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,4291,2381,191
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284143141
Scheduled Castes (SC)731373358
Scheduled Tribes (ST)985147
Literate Population1,664908756
Illiterate Population765330435

Nearby Villages of Ganeshbati

Ganeshbati 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KamdebpurNorth1.32 km
TelihatiEast1.52 km
KotalpurWest1.53 km
IchhanagariSouth-West1.94 km
BagandaNorth-East2.06 km
KaparpurNorth2.14 km
GoalpotaSouth2.28 km
PrasadpurNorth2.44 km
HarirampurWest2.76 km
ChakpurNorth-West2.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganeshbati

Ganeshbati 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 23.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Borgachia to Ganeshbati is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ganeshbati is about 45.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganeshbati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Ganeshbati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ganeshbati

Where is Ganeshbati located?

Ganeshbati village is located in Jangipara Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Ganeshbati?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganeshbati is Kotalpur.

What is the pincode of Ganeshbati?

The pincode of Ganeshbati is 711408.

What is the population of Ganeshbati?

Ganeshbati had a total population of 2,429, including 1,238 males and 1,191 females.

How many households are there in Ganeshbati?

Ganeshbati had 530 households.

What is the literacy rate in Ganeshbati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganeshbati was 77.58%. Male literacy was 82.92% and female literacy was 72.00%.