Guzarpur - Amta - I, Howrah

Guzarpur is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Amta and around 30.4 km from Howrah. Amta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guzarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guzarpur is 332677. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.46 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Guzarpur 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 Guzarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Guzarpur village had a total population of 4,680 people, including 2,382 males and 2,298 females, living in 1,110 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.22%, with male literacy at 79.36% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,741, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Guzarpur

Guzarpur 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 Guzarpur

Guzarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Guzarpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Guzarpur is about 30.4 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 Guzarpur

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

Health Facilities in Guzarpur

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

FAQs about Guzarpur