Ghatbaor - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Ghatbaor is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Bongaon and around 55.6 km from Barasat. Ghatbour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatbaor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatbaor is 322554. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.95 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bangon is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ghatbaor 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 Ghatbaor

As per Census 2011, Ghatbaor village has a total population of 2,711 people, consisting of 1,430 males and 1,281 females. The village has 676 households and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males. There are 246 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,211 literate and 500 illiterate residents. Additionally, 600 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghatbaor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7111,4301,281
Child Population (0–6 yrs)246130116
Scheduled Castes (SC)600327273
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1046
Literate Population2,2111,1981,013
Illiterate Population500232268

Nearby Villages of Ghatbaor

Ghatbaor 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShukpukuriaNorth-West0.63 km
BhashanpotaEast0.98 km
DharmmapukuriaNorth1.95 km
AngarpukuriaNorth-East2.19 km
PoltaSouth-West2.22 km
PaikparaEast2.34 km
ManigramNorth-West2.38 km
Dakshin KulbariaNorth2.44 km
Purbba RamchandrapurEast2.68 km
BoaldahaNorth-East3.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ghatbaor

Ghatbaor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangon to Ghatbaor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ghatbaor is about 55.6 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 Ghatbaor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ghatbaor

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Ghatbaor

Where is Ghatbaor located?

Ghatbaor village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ghatbaor?

The Gram Panchayat of Ghatbaor is Ghatbour.

What is the pincode of Ghatbaor?

The pincode of Ghatbaor is 743235.

What is the population of Ghatbaor?

Ghatbaor has a total population of 2,711, including 1,430 males and 1,281 females.

How many households are there in Ghatbaor?

There are 676 households in Ghatbaor.

What is the literacy rate in Ghatbaor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghatbaor is 81.56%. Male literacy is 83.78% and female literacy is 79.08%.