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

According to the 2011 Census, Gilapal village had a total population of 1,329 people, including 690 males and 639 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.19%, with male literacy at 80.20% and female literacy at 71.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 223.

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

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