Gaurangapur - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Gaurangapur is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Pipulberia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaurangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaurangapur is 344517. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.65 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gaurangapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tamluk Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Gaurangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gaurangapur village had a total population of 2,004 people, including 1,027 males and 977 females, living in 416 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.15%, with male literacy at 95.47% and female literacy at 80.40%.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaurangapur

Gaurangapur 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 Gaurangapur

Gaurangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saheed Matangini, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Gaurangapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Gaurangapur is about 4.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaurangapur

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

Health Facilities in Gaurangapur

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

FAQs about Gaurangapur