Ghosalpur

Ghosalpur is a village located in Barasat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.4km away from sub-district headquarter Krishnapur. Barasat is the district headquarter of Ghosalpur village. As per 2009 stats, Falti Beliaghata is the gram panchayat of Ghosalpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghosalpur unique in its vibrant Barasat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Ghosalpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghosalpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghosalpur is 323294. The village spans a total geographical area of 87.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743423. Barasat is nearest town to Ghosalpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghosalpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghosalpur

Population of Ghosalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghosalpur has a total population of about 1,412, with approximately 726 males and 686 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 194 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 588 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.25%, with male literacy at about 71.63% and female literacy near 52.33%. There are around 308 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghosalpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghosalpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghosalpur. As per the 2011 stats, Ghosalpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghosalpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghosalpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghosalpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghosalpur