Gangpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Gangpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Khanakul and around 71.1 km from Chinsura. Ghoshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangpur is 325816. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.21 hectares and falls under the 712613 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gangpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanakul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangpur

As per Census 2011, Gangpur village has a total population of 346 people, consisting of 173 males and 173 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 24 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 287 literate and 59 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangpur

Gangpur 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 Gangpur

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Gangpur. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Gangpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gangpur is about 71.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangpur

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

Health Facilities in Gangpur

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

FAQs about Gangpur