Gangsara - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Gangsara is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 42.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Majhergram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangsara is 322161. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.9 hectares and falls under the 741238 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Gangsara 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 Gangsara

According to the 2011 Census, Gangsara village had a total population of 4,270 people, including 2,167 males and 2,103 females, living in 936 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.90%, with male literacy at 81.76% and female literacy at 69.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangsara

Gangsara 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 Gangsara

Gangsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Gangsara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gangsara is about 42.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangsara

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

Health Facilities in Gangsara

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

FAQs about Gangsara