Gazipur - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Gazipur is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Gaighata and around 39.3 km from Barasat. Jaleswar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazipur is 322675. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.75 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Gabordanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

As per Census 2011, Gazipur village has a total population of 2,653 people, consisting of 1,385 males and 1,268 females. The village has 642 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,020 literate and 633 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,598 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazipur

Gazipur 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 Gazipur

Gazipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gabordanga to Gazipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gazipur is about 39.3 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 Gazipur

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

Health Facilities in Gazipur

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

FAQs about Gazipur