Gangamanna - Bundwan, Purulia

Gangamanna is a village situated in the Bundwan subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.5 km from Bandwan and around 59.5 km from Purulia. Bandwan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangamanna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangamanna is 332366. The village covers a total geographical area of 772.32 hectares and falls under the 723129 pincode. Tata is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Gangamanna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Gangamanna

As per Census 2011, Gangamanna village has a total population of 2,331 people, consisting of 1,119 males and 1,212 females. The village has 472 households and a sex ratio of 1,083 females per 1,000 males. There are 315 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 933 literate and 1,398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 786 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangamanna

Gangamanna 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 Gangamanna

Gangamanna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Asanboni, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tata to Gangamanna is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gangamanna is about 59.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangamanna

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

Health Facilities in Gangamanna

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

FAQs about Gangamanna