Gayespur - Santipur, Nadia

Gayespur is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Gayeshpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gayespur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gayespur is 321920. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.45 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Gayespur

According to the 2011 Census, Gayespur village had a total population of 5,247 people, including 2,683 males and 2,564 females, living in 1,240 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.89%, with male literacy at 67.12% and female literacy at 56.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,319.

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

Nearby Villages of Gayespur

Gayespur 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 Gayespur

Gayespur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhatrigram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Gayespur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Gayespur is about 24 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 Gayespur

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

Health Facilities in Gayespur

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

FAQs about Gayespur