Gujrat

Gujrat is a village located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.6km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 62.8km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Kishorepur Ii is the gram panchayat of Gujrat village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gujrat is 325812. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712617. Arambag is nearest town to Gujrat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gujrat 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 Gujrat

Population of Gujrat

According to the 2011 Census, Gujrat has a total population of about 2,283, with approximately 1,176 males and 1,107 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 228 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 305 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 69.47%, with male literacy at about 79.25% and female literacy near 59.08%. There are around 556 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gujrat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gujrat

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

Nearby Villages of Gujrat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gujrat