Ghanashyambati - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Ghanashyambati is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Jagatballavpur and around 29.9 km from Howrah. Shankarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghanashyambati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghanashyambati is 332723. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.24 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Ghanashyambati

As per Census 2011, Ghanashyambati village has a total population of 1,607 people, consisting of 845 males and 762 females. The village has 321 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,191 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,607845762
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1869987
Scheduled Castes (SC)1287256
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1376
Literate Population1,191672519
Illiterate Population416173243

Nearby Villages of Ghanashyambati

Ghanashyambati 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)
BishnupurNorth-East0.94 km
BhutaSouth-East1.07 km
NabinsimlaWest1.68 km
SahachakSouth1.87 km
HarekrishnapurSouth-West2.13 km
MahabatpurWest2.18 km
UdaychakEast2.21 km
SagarpurNorth-West2.22 km
ShridharpurSouth-West2.82 km
MajlishpurNorth-West2.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghanashyambati

Ghanashyambati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kolaghat Goods, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Ghanashyambati is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Ghanashyambati is about 29.9 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 Ghanashyambati

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

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

Health Facilities in Ghanashyambati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Ghanashyambati

Where is Ghanashyambati located?

Ghanashyambati village is located in Jagatballavpur Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghanashyambati?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghanashyambati is Shankarhati-i.

What is the pincode of Ghanashyambati?

The pincode of Ghanashyambati is 711410.

What is the population of Ghanashyambati?

Ghanashyambati has a total population of 1,607, including 845 males and 762 females.

How many households are there in Ghanashyambati?

There are 321 households in Ghanashyambati.

What is the literacy rate in Ghanashyambati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghanashyambati is 74.11%. Male literacy is 79.53% and female literacy is 68.11%.