Gauripur Village Overview
Gauripur is a village in Goghat Ii tehsil of Hugli district, West Bengal. It lies about 14 km from Goghat tehsil headquarters and around 30.9 km from Chinsura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bengai is the Gram Panchayat for Gauripur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gauripur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauripur is 324125. The village covers a geographical area of 72.91 hectares and has a pincode of 712611. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Gauripur
Population & Demographics of Gauripur
This section provides population and demographic details of Gauripur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 459 | 222 | 237 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 285 | 142 | 143 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 276 | 162 | 114 |
| Illiterate Population | 183 | 60 | 123 |
Key population details of Gauripur village are given below:
- Gauripur village is a small village with a total population of around 459, including approximately 222 males and 237 females, with a sex ratio of 1067 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 285 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gauripur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.13%.
- There are around 113 households in Gauripur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gauripur
Transport facilities help residents of Gauripur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gauripur
The following villages are located close to Gauripur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gauripur
- Where is Gauripur located?
- Gauripur village is located in Goghat Ii Subdivision, Hugli district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gauripur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gauripur is Bengai (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gauripur?
- The pincode of Gauripur is 712611.
- What is the population of Gauripur?
- Gauripur has a total population of 459, including 222 males and 237 females.
- How many households are there in Gauripur?
- There are 113 households in Gauripur.
- What is the literacy rate in Gauripur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gauripur is 60.13%. Male literacy is 72.97% and female literacy is 48.10%.