Gannegar

Gannegar is a village located in Chinsurah Magra subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.5km away from sub-district headquarter Chinsurah (tehsildar office) and 20.3km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Digsuihoyera is the gram panchayat of Gannegar village.

Here you can discover what makes Gannegar unique in its vibrant Chinsurah Magra-Hugli region. You’ll see Gannegar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gannegar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gannegar is 325048. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712148. Bansbaria is nearest town to Gannegar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gannegar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balagarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gannegar

Population of Gannegar

According to the 2011 Census, Gannegar has a total population of about 548, with approximately 273 males and 275 females. The sex ratio is around 1007 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 59 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 194 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 314. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.95%, with male literacy at about 74.36% and female literacy near 47.64%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gannegar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gannegar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gannegar. As per the 2011 stats, Gannegar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gannegar

Knowing the nearby villages of Gannegar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gannegar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gannegar