Giridharipur - Khargram, Murshidabad

Giridharipur is a village situated in the Khargram subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Balia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Giridharipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Giridharipur is 315129. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.83 hectares and falls under the 742159 pincode. Kandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Giridharipur

According to the 2011 Census, Giridharipur village had a total population of 573 people, including 303 males and 270 females, living in 130 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.62%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 64.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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

Nearby Villages of Giridharipur

Giridharipur 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 Giridharipur

The nearest railway station is Rampur Hat, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandi to Giridharipur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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