Gujrat - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Gujrat is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from Khanakul and around 62.8 km from Chinsura. Kishorepur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gujrat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gujrat is 325812. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.53 hectares and falls under the 712617 pincode. Arambag is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gujrat 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 Gujrat

As per Census 2011, Gujrat village has a total population of 2,283 people, consisting of 1,176 males and 1,107 females. The village has 556 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,586 literate and 697 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gujrat

Gujrat 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 Gujrat

Gujrat 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 Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambag to Gujrat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gujrat is about 62.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gujrat

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

Health Facilities in Gujrat

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

FAQs about Gujrat