Gajankol - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Gajankol is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Shyampur and around 51 km from Howrah. Balichaturi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajankol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajankol is 333151. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.83 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Gajankol 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gajankol

According to the 2011 Census, Gajankol village had a total population of 4,406 people, including 2,291 males and 2,115 females, living in 1,017 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.47%, with male literacy at 92.49% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Gajankol

Gajankol 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 Gajankol

Gajankol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Gajankol is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Gajankol is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gajankol

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

Health Facilities in Gajankol

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

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