Garibpur - Tehatta - I, Nadia

Garibpur is a village situated in the Tehatta - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehatta and around 42.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Natna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garibpur is 321242. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.24 hectares and falls under the 741160 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Garibpur 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 Garibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Garibpur village had a total population of 2,934 people, including 1,521 males and 1,413 females, living in 739 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 72.86% and female literacy at 66.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,9341,5211,413
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254132122
Scheduled Castes (SC)391201190
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,8761,012864
Illiterate Population1,058509549

Nearby Villages of Garibpur

Garibpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GopalpurEast1.89 km
HauliaSouth1.89 km
ChhatinaNorth1.98 km
Chak JaliaparaNorth-West2.03 km
RamjibanpurNorth-East2.07 km
TehattaSouth-West2.55 km
NatnaSouth-East2.76 km
JitpurNorth-West3.07 km
BagakhaliNorth-East3.33 km
SahapurNorth-East3.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Garibpur

Garibpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Garibpur is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Garibpur is about 42.8 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 Garibpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Garibpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Garibpur

Where is Garibpur located?

Garibpur village is located in Tehatta - I Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Garibpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Garibpur is Natna.

What is the pincode of Garibpur?

The pincode of Garibpur is 741160.

What is the population of Garibpur?

Garibpur had a total population of 2,934, including 1,521 males and 1,413 females.

How many households are there in Garibpur?

Garibpur had 739 households.

What is the literacy rate in Garibpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Garibpur was 70.00%. Male literacy was 72.86% and female literacy was 66.92%.