Garuapota - Hanskhali, Nadia

Garuapota is a village situated in the Hanskhali subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hanskhali and around 16.3 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Batkulla-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garuapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garuapota is 321874. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.59 hectares and falls under the 741502 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Garuapota 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 Garuapota

According to the 2011 Census, Garuapota village had a total population of 2,280 people, including 1,174 males and 1,106 females, living in 556 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.59%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 72.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 392, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Garuapota

Garuapota 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 Garuapota

Garuapota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Garuapota is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Garuapota is about 16.3 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 Garuapota

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

Health Facilities in Garuapota

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

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