Gazipur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Gazipur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from Bongaon and around 65 km from Barasat. Ganganandapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazipur is 322587. The village covers a total geographical area of 333.1 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

According to the 2011 Census, Gazipur village had a total population of 2,515 people, including 1,308 males and 1,207 females, living in 627 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.66%, with male literacy at 87.89% and female literacy at 79.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazipur

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

Gazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Gazipur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gazipur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gazipur

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

Health Facilities in Gazipur

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

FAQs about Gazipur