Gangor - Harischandrapur - I, Malda

Gangor is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Harischandrapur and around 65.1 km from English Bazar. Harishchandrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangor is 312055. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.1 hectares and falls under the 732125 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

Gangor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Harischandrapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangor

As per Census 2011, Gangor village has a total population of 2,469 people, consisting of 1,232 males and 1,237 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 1,528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 855 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangor

Gangor 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 Gangor

Gangor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harischandrpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Gangor is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gangor is about 65.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangor

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

Health Facilities in Gangor

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

FAQs about Gangor