Ganigara - Bamangola, Malda

Ganigara is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Pakuahat and around 55.8 km from English Bazar. Madnabati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganigara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganigara is 312791. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.04 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Ganigara

As per Census 2011, Ganigara village has a total population of 330 people, consisting of 163 males and 167 females. The village has 74 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 148 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 133 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ganigara are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ganigara

Ganigara 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 Ganigara

Ganigara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Daulatpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Ganigara is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ganigara is about 55.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganigara

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

Health Facilities in Ganigara

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

FAQs about Ganigara