Gangania - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Gangania is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Manteswar. Jamna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangania village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangania is 319723. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.45 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Memari is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Gangania village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Monteswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangania

As per Census 2011, Gangania village has a total population of 820 people, consisting of 421 males and 399 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 675 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangania

Gangania 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 Gangania

Gangania is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Samudragarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Memari to Gangania is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangania

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

Health Facilities in Gangania

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

FAQs about Gangania