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

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatbaor village had a total population of 2,711 people, including 1,430 males and 1,281 females, living in 676 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.70%, with male literacy at 92.15% and female literacy at 86.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 600, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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