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

According to the 2011 Census, Gainpur village had a total population of 1,096 people, including 561 males and 535 females, living in 267 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.82%, with male literacy at 84.78% and female literacy at 78.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 306.

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

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