Gangadi - Puncha, Purulia

Gangadi is a village situated in the Puncha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Puncha and around 51.8 km from Purulia. Napara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangadi is 331039. The village covers a total geographical area of 286.69 hectares and falls under the 723151 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Gangadi

According to the 2011 Census, Gangadi village had a total population of 999 people, including 514 males and 485 females, living in 203 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 84.37% and female literacy at 59.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 54, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangadi

Gangadi 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 Gangadi

Gangadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chharra, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Gangadi is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Gangadi is about 51.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangadi

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

Health Facilities in Gangadi

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

FAQs about Gangadi