Gauran

Gauran is a village located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.8km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 76.2km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Pole Ii is the gram panchayat of Gauran village.

Here you can discover what makes Gauran unique in its vibrant Khanakul I-Hugli region. You’ll see Gauran’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 Gauran

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gauran is 325837. The village spans a total geographical area of 260.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712413. Arambagh is nearest town to Gauran village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gauran 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 Khanakul Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gauran

Population of Gauran

According to the 2011 Census, Gauran has a total population of about 1,422, with approximately 728 males and 694 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 172 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 383 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.98%, with male literacy at about 79.95% and female literacy near 67.72%. There are around 293 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gauran's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gauran

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

Nearby Villages of Gauran

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

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