Gahak - Purbasthali - I, Purba Bardhaman

Gahak is a village situated in the Purbasthali - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from Purbasthali . Nadanghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gahak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gahak is 319499. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.1 hectares and falls under the 713515 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Gahak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purbasthali Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gahak

According to the 2011 Census, Gahak village had a total population of 874 people, including 448 males and 426 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.16%, with male literacy at 81.80% and female literacy at 67.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 450, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 76.

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

Nearby Villages of Gahak

Gahak 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 Gahak

Public transport in the Gahak is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Samudragarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Gahak is about 15 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 Gahak

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

Health Facilities in Gahak

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

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