Gangarambati - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Gangarambati is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Tarakeswar and around 48.6 km from Chinsura. Naitamalpaharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangarambati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangarambati is 324526. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.45 hectares and falls under the 712401 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Gangarambati

As per Census 2011, Gangarambati village has a total population of 399 people, consisting of 219 males and 180 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 821 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 94 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population399219180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)422715
Literate Population305175130
Illiterate Population944450

Nearby Villages of Gangarambati

Gangarambati 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)
BinodbatiNorth-East0.75 km
TimnaSouth0.77 km
BelbandNorth-West0.88 km
DarbeshpurNorth1.25 km
NaitaSouth-West1.31 km
Ayampahar PurEast1.37 km
MalpaharpurSouth-East1.59 km
JagannathpurNorth-West1.63 km
ChhaonapurNorth-East1.64 km
NabinaNorth1.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gangarambati

Gangarambati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gangarambati is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gangarambati is about 48.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangarambati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gangarambati

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

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

FAQs about Gangarambati

Where is Gangarambati located?

Gangarambati village is located in Tarakeswar Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangarambati?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangarambati is Naitamalpaharpur.

What is the pincode of Gangarambati?

The pincode of Gangarambati is 712401.

What is the population of Gangarambati?

Gangarambati has a total population of 399, including 219 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Gangarambati?

There are 74 households in Gangarambati.

What is the literacy rate in Gangarambati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangarambati is 76.44%. Male literacy is 79.91% and female literacy is 72.22%.