Garbere - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Garbere is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Khanakul and around 82.4 km from Chinsura. Arunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garbere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garbere is 325888. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.52 hectares and falls under the 712415 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Garbere

According to the 2011 Census, Garbere village had a total population of 854 people, including 436 males and 418 females, living in 208 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.75%, with male literacy at 73.64% and female literacy at 46.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 661.

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

Nearby Villages of Garbere

Garbere 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 Garbere

Garbere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Garbere is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Garbere is about 82.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garbere

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

Health Facilities in Garbere

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

FAQs about Garbere