Gazipur - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Gazipur is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 29.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Tarapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazipur is 322007. The village covers a total geographical area of 553.62 hectares and falls under the 741402 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Gazipur

As per Census 2011, Gazipur village has a total population of 3,517 people, consisting of 1,818 males and 1,699 females. The village has 855 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 375 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,539 literate and 978 illiterate residents. Additionally, 963 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazipur

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

Gazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Habibpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Gazipur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gazipur is about 29.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gazipur

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

Health Facilities in Gazipur

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

FAQs about Gazipur