Ghorapakhiagangin - Suti - I, Murshidabad

Ghorapakhiagangin is a village situated in the Suti - I subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. Ahiran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghorapakhiagangin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghorapakhiagangin is 313927. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.46 hectares and falls under the 742223 pincode. Raghunathganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Ghorapakhiagangin village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jangipur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Ghorapakhiagangin

As per Census 2011, Ghorapakhiagangin village has a total population of 4,550 people, consisting of 2,351 males and 2,199 females. The village has 922 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 725 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,849 literate and 1,701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 506 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,5502,3512,199
Child Population (0–6 yrs)725382343
Scheduled Castes (SC)506253253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)22-
Literate Population2,8491,5941,255
Illiterate Population1,701757944

Nearby Villages of Ghorapakhiagangin

Ghorapakhiagangin 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RosanpurSouth-West0.99 km
SonapurSouth-East1.47 km
JalangaparaNorth-West1.62 km
BahadurpurNorth1.74 km
SujaniparaNorth-West2.04 km
AlampurSouth-West2.48 km
Giria KismatSouth2.52 km
Nayabahadurpur (ct)North2.68 km
GiriaSouth-East2.74 km
AhironWest2.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghorapakhiagangin

Ghorapakhiagangin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ahiran, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathganj to Ghorapakhiagangin is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghorapakhiagangin

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghorapakhiagangin

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ghorapakhiagangin

Where is Ghorapakhiagangin located?

Ghorapakhiagangin village is located in Suti - I Subdivision, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghorapakhiagangin?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghorapakhiagangin is Ahiran.

What is the pincode of Ghorapakhiagangin?

The pincode of Ghorapakhiagangin is 742223.

What is the population of Ghorapakhiagangin?

Ghorapakhiagangin has a total population of 4,550, including 2,351 males and 2,199 females.

How many households are there in Ghorapakhiagangin?

There are 922 households in Ghorapakhiagangin.

What is the literacy rate in Ghorapakhiagangin?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghorapakhiagangin is 62.62%. Male literacy is 67.80% and female literacy is 57.07%.