Ganeshpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ganeshpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Bongaon and around 56 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeshpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshpur is 322628. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.03 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Ganeshpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshpur village had a total population of 1,256 people, including 641 males and 615 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.32%, with male literacy at 87.83% and female literacy at 78.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur 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 Ganeshpur

Ganeshpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Ganeshpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ganeshpur is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganeshpur

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

Health Facilities in Ganeshpur

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

FAQs about Ganeshpur