Gambhira

Gambhira is a village located in Suti I subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Ahiran are the district & sub-district headquarters of Gambhira village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Harua is the gram panchayat of Gambhira village.

Here you can discover what makes Gambhira unique in its vibrant Suti I-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Gambhira’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gambhira

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gambhira is 313906. The village spans a total geographical area of 1055.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742223. Raghunathganj is nearest town to Gambhira village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gambhira village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Suti Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jangipur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gambhira

Population of Gambhira

According to the 2011 Census, Gambhira has a total population of about 7,097, with approximately 3,604 males and 3,493 females. The sex ratio is around 969 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,496 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 526 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.99%, with male literacy at about 41.43% and female literacy near 34.44%. There are around 1,330 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gambhira's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gambhira

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gambhira. As per the 2011 stats, Gambhira had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gambhira

Knowing the nearby villages of Gambhira helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gambhira.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gambhira