Ganganandapur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ganganandapur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Bongaon and around 68.6 km from Barasat. Ganganandapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganganandapur is 322585. The village covers a total geographical area of 140.93 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Ganganandapur 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 Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ganganandapur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganganandapur village had a total population of 1,853 people, including 934 males and 919 females, living in 440 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.32%, with male literacy at 89.18% and female literacy at 79.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 809, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganganandapur

Ganganandapur 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 Ganganandapur

Ganganandapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus 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 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Ganganandapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ganganandapur is about 68.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganganandapur

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

Health Facilities in Ganganandapur

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

FAQs about Ganganandapur