Ganguria - Bamangola, Malda

Ganguria is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Pakuahat and around 46.4 km from English Bazar. Jagdala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganguria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganguria is 312904. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.2 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Ganguria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ganguria

According to the 2011 Census, Ganguria village had a total population of 826 people, including 447 males and 379 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 848 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.26%, with male literacy at 72.46% and female literacy at 50.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 720, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 105.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ganguria

Ganguria is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ganguria

Ganguria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Ganguria is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ganguria is about 46.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganguria

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ganguria village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ganguria

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ganguria village are given below:

FAQs about Ganguria