Gilapal - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Gilapal is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Guma and around 27.2 km from Barasat. Srikrishnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilapal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilapal is 322914. The village covers a total geographical area of 161.66 hectares and falls under the 743711 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gilapal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gilapal

As per Census 2011, Gilapal village has a total population of 1,329 people, consisting of 690 males and 639 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 174 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 880 literate and 449 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 223 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilapal

Gilapal 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 Gilapal

Gilapal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kalyani, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Gilapal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Gilapal is about 27.2 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 Gilapal

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

Health Facilities in Gilapal

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

FAQs about Gilapal