Gankar
About Gankar
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gankar village is 314037. Gankar village is located in Raghunathganj I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Raghunathganj are the district & sub-district headquarters of Gankar village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Mirjapur is the gram panchayat of Gankar village.
The total geographical area of village is 377.45 hectares. Gankar has a total population of 4,574 peoples, out of which male population is 2,345 while female population is 2,229. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gankar village is 49.26% out of which 53.05% males and 45.27% females are literate. There are about 881 houses in gankar village. Pincode of gankar village locality is 742227.
Raghunathganj is nearest town to gankar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Gankar
The population details of Gankar cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,574 | 2,345 | 2,229 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 706 | 364 | 342 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1,164 | 604 | 560 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 427 | 208 | 219 |
| Literate Population | 2,253 | 1,244 | 1,009 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,321 | 1,101 | 1,220 |
Connectivity of Gankar
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within village |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gankar
Where is Gankar located?
Gankar village is situated in Raghunathganj I Subdivision, within the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gankar?
The Gram Panchayat of Gankar is Mirjapur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gankar?
The pincode of Gankar is 742227, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gankar is 4,574, with 2,345 males and 2,229 females.
How many households are there in Gankar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gankar village has a total of 881 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gankar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gankar is 49.26%. The male literacy rate is 53.05%, while the female literacy rate is 45.27%.