Ghaksol - Gazole, Malda

Ghaksol is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Gazole and around 22.6 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghaksol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghaksol is 312530. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.2 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghaksol

According to the 2011 Census, Ghaksol village had a total population of 1,182 people, including 603 males and 579 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.46%, with male literacy at 69.02% and female literacy at 51.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 446, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghaksol

Ghaksol 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 Ghaksol

Ghaksol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Ghaksol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Ghaksol is about 22.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghaksol

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

Health Facilities in Ghaksol

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

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