Ganeshgara - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Ganeshgara is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Manbazar and around 55 km from Purulia. Bisri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganeshgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganeshgara is 332170. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.87 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Ganeshgara

According to the 2011 Census, Ganeshgara village had a total population of 184 people, including 91 males and 93 females, living in 34 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.52%, with male literacy at 88.75% and female literacy at 71.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganeshgara

Ganeshgara 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 Ganeshgara

Ganeshgara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Ganeshgara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Ganeshgara is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganeshgara

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

Health Facilities in Ganeshgara

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

FAQs about Ganeshgara