Gazna - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Gazna is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Gaighata and around 41.9 km from Barasat. Sutia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gazna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gazna is 322754. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.19 hectares and falls under the 743273 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gazna 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 Gazna

According to the 2011 Census, Gazna village had a total population of 3,238 people, including 1,688 males and 1,550 females, living in 810 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.96%, with male literacy at 91.59% and female literacy at 81.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,048, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Gazna

Gazna 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 Gazna

Public transport in the Gazna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Gazna is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gazna is about 41.9 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 Gazna

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

Health Facilities in Gazna

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

FAQs about Gazna