Gayeshpur - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Gayeshpur is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Tarakeswar and around 45.6 km from Chinsura. Santoshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayeshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayeshpur is 324458. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.39 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gayeshpur 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 Gayeshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gayeshpur village had a total population of 1,205 people, including 602 males and 603 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.05%, with male literacy at 83.98% and female literacy at 72.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Gayeshpur

Gayeshpur 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 Gayeshpur

Gayeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Gayeshpur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Gayeshpur is about 45.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gayeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Gayeshpur

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

FAQs about Gayeshpur