Gajipur Village Overview
Gajipur is a village in Sutahata tehsil of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Sutahata is the tehsil headquarters, while Tamluk is the district headquarters for Gajipur village. As per available records (2009), Kukrahati is the Gram Panchayat for Gajipur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gajipur 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 Gajipur is 345655. The village covers a geographical area of 82.42 hectares and has a pincode of 721658. Durgachak is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Location Map of Gajipur
Population & Demographics of Gajipur
This section provides population and demographic details of Gajipur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,220 | 621 | 599 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 173 | 79 | 94 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 527 | 271 | 256 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 861 | 474 | 387 |
| Illiterate Population | 359 | 147 | 212 |
Key population details of Gajipur village are given below:
- Gajipur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,220, including approximately 621 males and 599 females, with a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 527 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gajipur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.57%.
- There are around 269 households in Gajipur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gajipur
Transport facilities help residents of Gajipur 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gajipur
The following villages are located close to Gajipur 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 Gajipur
- Where is Gajipur located?
- Gajipur village is located in Sutahata Subdivision, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gajipur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gajipur is Kukrahati (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gajipur?
- The pincode of Gajipur is 721658.
- What is the population of Gajipur?
- Gajipur has a total population of 1,220, including 621 males and 599 females.
- How many households are there in Gajipur?
- There are 269 households in Gajipur.
- What is the literacy rate in Gajipur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gajipur is 70.57%. Male literacy is 76.33% and female literacy is 64.61%.