Gadadharpur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Gadadharpur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Gaighata and around 50.1 km from Barasat. Jhaudanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gadadharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadadharpur is 322735. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.46 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gadadharpur 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 Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gadadharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gadadharpur village had a total population of 2,380 people, including 1,263 males and 1,117 females, living in 600 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.50%, with male literacy at 82.82% and female literacy at 71.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 918, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gadadharpur

Gadadharpur 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 Gadadharpur

Gadadharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Gadadharpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gadadharpur is about 50.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gadadharpur

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

Health Facilities in Gadadharpur

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

FAQs about Gadadharpur