Ghagarpur

Ghagarpur is a village located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.3km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 80.1km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Khanakul I is the gram panchayat of Ghagarpur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghagarpur is 325847. The village spans a total geographical area of 86.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712406. Arambagh is nearest town to Ghagarpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghagarpur 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 Ghagarpur

Population of Ghagarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghagarpur has a total population of about 1,501, with approximately 765 males and 736 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 156 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 439 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 13. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.68%, with male literacy at about 85.10% and female literacy near 78.13%. There are around 360 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghagarpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghagarpur

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

Nearby Villages of Ghagarpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghagarpur