Gaushpur - Harischandrapur - II, Malda

Gaushpur is a village situated in the Harischandrapur - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.3 km from Barduari and around 58.8 km from English Bazar. Daulatpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaushpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaushpur is 312078. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.28 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Gaushpur

As per Census 2011, Gaushpur village has a total population of 1,609 people, consisting of 829 males and 780 females. The village has 367 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 974 literate and 635 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaushpur

Gaushpur 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 Gaushpur

Gaushpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Gaushpur is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Gaushpur is about 58.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaushpur

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

Health Facilities in Gaushpur

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

FAQs about Gaushpur