Gayespur - Domjur, Howrah

Gayespur is a village situated in the Domjur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Domjur and around 19.8 km from Howrah. Narna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayespur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayespur is 332802. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.31 hectares and falls under the 711405 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Gayespur

According to the 2011 Census, Gayespur village had a total population of 2,229 people, including 1,137 males and 1,092 females, living in 494 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 75.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 409.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,2291,1371,092
Child Population (0–6 yrs)300162138
Scheduled Castes (SC)409199210
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,492768724
Illiterate Population737369368

Nearby Villages of Gayespur

Gayespur 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)
JotgiriSouth0.74 km
PipliEast0.93 km
BhashkurNorth-West1.01 km
PairatangiSouth-West1.11 km
LakshmanpurSouth-East1.38 km
DharshaSouth-West1.84 km
DebirparaSouth-East1.88 km
RaghabpurSouth-West2.07 km
DansparaSouth2.20 km
EklakhiNorth2.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gayespur

Gayespur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Cclink-west, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Gayespur is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Gayespur is about 19.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gayespur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gayespur

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

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

FAQs about Gayespur

Where is Gayespur located?

Gayespur village is located in Domjur Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gayespur?

The Gram Panchayat of Gayespur is Narna.

What is the pincode of Gayespur?

The pincode of Gayespur is 711405.

What is the population of Gayespur?

Gayespur had a total population of 2,229, including 1,137 males and 1,092 females.

How many households are there in Gayespur?

Gayespur had 494 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gayespur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gayespur was 77.35%. Male literacy was 78.77% and female literacy was 75.89%.