Garapota - Hanskhali, Nadia

Garapota is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 21.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gajna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garapota is 321897. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.04 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Garapota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Krishnaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garapota

According to the 2011 Census, Garapota village had a total population of 8,068 people, including 4,281 males and 3,787 females, living in 1,821 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.49%, with male literacy at 89.82% and female literacy at 78.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7,031, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Garapota

Garapota 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 Garapota

Garapota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mayurhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Garapota is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Garapota is about 21.4 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garapota

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

Health Facilities in Garapota

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

FAQs about Garapota