Ghatak Pukur - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Ghatak Pukur is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.6 km from Gobindapur and around 31.1 km from Alipore. Jagulgachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatak Pukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatak Pukur is 333650. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.61 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ghatak Pukur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhangar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ghatak Pukur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatak Pukur village had a total population of 5,048 people, including 2,559 males and 2,489 females, living in 1,027 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.95%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 73.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 50, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatak Pukur

Ghatak Pukur 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 Ghatak Pukur

Public transport in the Ghatak Pukur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Ghatak Pukur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ghatak Pukur is about 31.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatak Pukur

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

Health Facilities in Ghatak Pukur

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

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