Gadighat Village Overview
Gadighat is a village in Daspur I tehsil of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.5 km from Daspur tehsil headquarters. Midnapur is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Daspur I is the Gram Panchayat for Gadighat village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gadighat village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gadighat is 337942. The village covers a geographical area of 85.71 hectares and has a pincode of 721212. Ghatal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Gadighat
Population & Demographics of Gadighat
This section provides population and demographic details of Gadighat village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,694 | 847 | 847 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 178 | 77 | 101 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 244 | 116 | 128 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 1,282 | 693 | 589 |
| Illiterate Population | 412 | 154 | 258 |
Key population details of Gadighat village are given below:
- Gadighat village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,694, including approximately 847 males and 847 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 244 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 44 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gadighat village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.68%.
- There are around 352 households in Gadighat village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gadighat
Transport facilities help residents of Gadighat village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gadighat
The following villages are located close to Gadighat and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gadighat
- Where is Gadighat located?
- Gadighat village is located in Daspur I Subdivision, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gadighat?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gadighat is Daspur I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gadighat?
- The pincode of Gadighat is 721212.
- What is the population of Gadighat?
- Gadighat has a total population of 1,694, including 847 males and 847 females.
- How many households are there in Gadighat?
- There are 352 households in Gadighat.
- What is the literacy rate in Gadighat?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gadighat is 75.68%. Male literacy is 81.82% and female literacy is 69.54%.