Garakupi - Hasnabad, North 24 Parganas

Garakupi is a village situated in the Hasnabad subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from Hasnabad. Murarisha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garakupi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garakupi is 323902. The village covers a total geographical area of 111.69 hectares and falls under the 743426 pincode. Taki is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Garakupi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hingalganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Basirhat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garakupi

As per Census 2011, Garakupi village has a total population of 2,029 people, consisting of 1,036 males and 993 females. The village has 475 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,275 literate and 754 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Garakupi

Garakupi 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 Garakupi

Garakupi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taki to Garakupi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garakupi

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

Health Facilities in Garakupi

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

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