Ghoshpur - Amta - I, Howrah

Ghoshpur is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Amta and around 27.3 km from Howrah. Amta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghoshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoshpur is 332686. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.94 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ghoshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghoshpur village had a total population of 3,598 people, including 1,866 males and 1,732 females, living in 792 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.02%, with male literacy at 89.57% and female literacy at 73.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,391, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghoshpur

Ghoshpur 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 Ghoshpur

Public transport in the Ghoshpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Ghoshpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ghoshpur is about 27.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghoshpur

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

Health Facilities in Ghoshpur

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

FAQs about Ghoshpur