Gumadangi - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Gumadangi is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Jagatballavpur and around 26.2 km from Howrah. Shankarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumadangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumadangi is 332728. The village covers a total geographical area of 428.08 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Gumadangi 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 Gumadangi

As per Census 2011, Gumadangi village has a total population of 1,526 people, consisting of 809 males and 717 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 913 literate and 613 illiterate residents. Additionally, 774 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumadangi

Gumadangi 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 Gumadangi

Gumadangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abada, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Gumadangi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Gumadangi is about 26.2 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 Gumadangi

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

Health Facilities in Gumadangi

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

FAQs about Gumadangi