Gourangapur

Gourangapur is a village located in Singur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.6km away from sub-district headquarter Singur. Chinsura is the district headquarter of Gourangapur village. As per 2009 stats, Bighati is the gram panchayat of Gourangapur village.

Gourangapur has its own place in the vibrant Hugli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gourangapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gourangapur is 325554. The village spans a total geographical area of 93.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712403. Bhadraswar is nearest town to Gourangapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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

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Population of Gourangapur

Below is a concise population overview of Gourangapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,171 1,104 1,067
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 207 107 100
Scheduled Castes (SC) 595 297 298
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 2 N/A
Literate Population 1,603 860 743
Illiterate Population 568 244 324

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gourangapur village:

  • The total population of Gourangapur village is around 2,171, including approximately 1,104 males and 1,067 females, with a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 207 children aged 0–6 years in Gourangapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gourangapur village has 595 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gourangapur village is about 73.84%, with male literacy at 77.90% and female literacy at 69.63%.
  • There are around 530 households in Gourangapur village.

Connectivity of Gourangapur

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

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 <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Gourangapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gourangapur

Where is Gourangapur located?
Gourangapur village is situated in Singur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gourangapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gourangapur is Bighati (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gourangapur?
The pincode of Gourangapur is 712403, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gourangapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gourangapur is 2,171, with 1,104 males and 1,067 females.
How many households are there in Gourangapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gourangapur village has a total of 530 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gourangapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gourangapur is 73.84%. The male literacy rate is 77.90%, while the female literacy rate is 69.63%.