Gangeshnagar

Block / Subdivision Dhaniakhali
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Gangeshnagar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gangeshnagar village is 324558. Gangeshnagar village is located in Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.8km away from sub-district headquarter Dhaniakhali (tehsildar office) and 44.4km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Dashghara I is the gram panchayat of Gangeshnagar village.

The total geographical area of village is 320.33 hectares. Gangeshnagar has a total population of 3,333 peoples, out of which male population is 1,690 while female population is 1,643. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gangeshnagar village is 62.98% out of which 68.99% males and 56.79% females are literate. There are about 791 houses in gangeshnagar village. Pincode of gangeshnagar village locality is 712301.

When it comes to administration, Gangeshnagar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gangeshnagar village comes under Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Tarakeswar is nearest town to gangeshnagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Gangeshnagar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,333 1,690 1,643
Literate Population 2,099 1,166 933
Illiterate Population 1,234 524 710

Connectivity of Gangeshnagar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gangeshnagar

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangeshnagar

Where is Gangeshnagar located?

Gangeshnagar village is situated in Dhaniakhali Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangeshnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangeshnagar is Dashghara I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gangeshnagar?

The pincode of Gangeshnagar is 712301, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gangeshnagar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gangeshnagar is 3,333, with 1,690 males and 1,643 females.

How many households are there in Gangeshnagar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gangeshnagar village has a total of 791 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gangeshnagar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gangeshnagar is 62.98%. The male literacy rate is 68.99%, while the female literacy rate is 56.79%.