Gainpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Gainpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Bongaon and around 64.5 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gainpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gainpur is 322543. The village covers a total geographical area of 84.78 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Gainpur

As per Census 2011, Gainpur village has a total population of 1,096 people, consisting of 561 males and 535 females. The village has 267 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 801 literate and 295 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gainpur

Gainpur 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 Gainpur

Gainpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Gainpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gainpur is about 64.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gainpur

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

Health Facilities in Gainpur

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

FAQs about Gainpur