Gandharajpur - Karimpur - II, Nadia

Gandharajpur is a village situated in the Karimpur - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rahamatpur and around 75.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dighal Kandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gandharajpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gandharajpur is 321166. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.88 hectares and falls under the 741152 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

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

Population of Gandharajpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gandharajpur village had a total population of 1,248 people, including 655 males and 593 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.90%, with male literacy at 71.48% and female literacy at 70.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, 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 Gandharajpur

Gandharajpur 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 Gandharajpur

Gandharajpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirajnagar Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Gandharajpur is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gandharajpur is about 75.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gandharajpur

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

Health Facilities in Gandharajpur

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

FAQs about Gandharajpur