Ganti - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Ganti is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.7 km from Gaighata and around 41.1 km from Barasat. Ichapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganti is 322718. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.32 hectares and falls under the 743287 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ganti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gaighata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bangaon Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ganti

As per Census 2011, Ganti village has a total population of 2,775 people, consisting of 1,437 males and 1,338 females. The village has 651 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,156 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganti

Ganti 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 Ganti

Ganti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Ganti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Ganti is about 41.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganti

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

Health Facilities in Ganti

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

FAQs about Ganti