Ghagarpur - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Ghagarpur is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Khanakul and around 80.1 km from Chinsura. Khanakul-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghagarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghagarpur is 325847. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.2 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Ghagarpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Ghagarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagarpur village had a total population of 1,501 people, including 765 males and 736 females, living in 360 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.15%, with male literacy at 95.74% and female literacy at 86.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghagarpur

Ghagarpur 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 Ghagarpur

Ghagarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Ghagarpur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Ghagarpur is about 80.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghagarpur

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

Health Facilities in Ghagarpur

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

FAQs about Ghagarpur