Ghuteghari - Amta - I, Howrah

Ghuteghari is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.5 km from Amta and around 27.8 km from Howrah. Kanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghuteghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghuteghari is 332653. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.25 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Ghuteghari

As per Census 2011, Ghuteghari village has a total population of 302 people, consisting of 151 males and 151 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 198 literate and 104 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population302151151
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412318
Scheduled Castes (SC)3-3
Literate Population19896102
Illiterate Population1045549

Nearby Villages of Ghuteghari

Ghuteghari 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)
SatgharaNorth-West0.68 km
HarirampurEast0.99 km
SahapurSouth1.03 km
BorhalWest1.19 km
MatoSouth-West1.32 km
MathurabatiNorth-West1.69 km
ChakpurNorth-East2.00 km
NikashSouth-West2.08 km
KotalpurEast2.11 km
KhurigachhiNorth-West2.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghuteghari

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Ghuteghari. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Howrah to Ghuteghari is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ghuteghari is about 27.8 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 Ghuteghari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Ghuteghari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghuteghari

Where is Ghuteghari located?

Ghuteghari village is located in Amta - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghuteghari?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghuteghari is Kanpur.

What is the pincode of Ghuteghari?

The pincode of Ghuteghari is 711315.

What is the population of Ghuteghari?

Ghuteghari has a total population of 302, including 151 males and 151 females.

How many households are there in Ghuteghari?

There are 62 households in Ghuteghari.

What is the literacy rate in Ghuteghari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghuteghari is 65.56%. Male literacy is 63.58% and female literacy is 67.55%.