Ganrapota - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ganrapota is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Bongaon and around 62.8 km from Barasat. Gangrapota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganrapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganrapota is 322544. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.04 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ganrapota 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 Ganrapota

According to the 2011 Census, Ganrapota village had a total population of 3,538 people, including 1,788 males and 1,750 females, living in 876 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.24%, with male literacy at 90.67% and female literacy at 83.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganrapota

Ganrapota 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 Ganrapota

Ganrapota 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 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Ganrapota is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ganrapota is about 62.8 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 Ganrapota

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

Health Facilities in Ganrapota

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

FAQs about Ganrapota