Gabbuni - Canning - II, South 24 Parganas

Gabbuni is a village situated in the Canning - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from Canning and around 65.7 km from Alipore. Atharobanki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gabbuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gabbuni is 333875. The village covers a total geographical area of 599.41 hectares and falls under the 743329 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Gabbuni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basanti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gabbuni

According to the 2011 Census, Gabbuni village had a total population of 5,542 people, including 2,846 males and 2,696 females, living in 1,097 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.01%, with male literacy at 78.05% and female literacy at 59.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 649.

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

Nearby Villages of Gabbuni

Gabbuni 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 Gabbuni

Gabbuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Gabbuni is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gabbuni is about 65.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gabbuni

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

Health Facilities in Gabbuni

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

FAQs about Gabbuni