Gilapol - Ranaghat - I, Nadia

Gilapol is a village situated in the Ranaghat - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Habibpur and around 34.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Payradanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilapol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilapol is 322031. The village covers a total geographical area of 52.47 hectares and falls under the 741247 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gilapol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Gilapol

According to the 2011 Census, Gilapol village had a total population of 388 people, including 213 males and 175 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 822 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.12%, with male literacy at 95.05% and female literacy at 88.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilapol

Gilapol 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 Gilapol

Gilapol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Gilapol is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gilapol is about 34.2 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 Gilapol

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

Health Facilities in Gilapol

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

FAQs about Gilapol