Ghiadoba - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Ghiadoba is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Salanpur and around 127 km from Barddhaman. Jitpur-uttarrampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghiadoba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghiadoba is 318503. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.74 hectares and falls under the 713335 pincode. Asansol is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ghiadoba

According to the 2011 Census, Ghiadoba village had a total population of 3,388 people, including 1,687 males and 1,701 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.99%, with male literacy at 84.72% and female literacy at 71.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,050.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghiadoba

Ghiadoba 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 Ghiadoba

Public transport in the Ghiadoba is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rupnarayanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asansol to Ghiadoba is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Ghiadoba is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghiadoba

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

Health Facilities in Ghiadoba

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

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