Garibpur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Garibpur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Gaighata and around 37.8 km from Barasat. Ichapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garibpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garibpur is 322711. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.85 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Garibpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Garibpur

According to the 2011 Census, Garibpur village had a total population of 776 people, including 410 males and 366 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.54%, with male literacy at 90.48% and female literacy at 90.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Garibpur

Garibpur 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 Garibpur

Garibpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Garibpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Garibpur is about 37.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garibpur

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

Health Facilities in Garibpur

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

FAQs about Garibpur