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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gazipur village had a total population of 2,653 people, including 1,385 males and 1,268 females, living in 642 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.10%, with male literacy at 87.29% and female literacy at 80.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,598, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

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