Gauripur - Diamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas

Gauripur is a village situated in the Diamond Harbour - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Diamond Harbour and around 44.7 km from Alipore. Kanpur Dhanaberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gauripur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gauripur is 334371. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.27 hectares and falls under the 743331 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Gauripur

As per Census 2011, Gauripur village has a total population of 563 people, consisting of 294 males and 269 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 429 literate and 134 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Gauripur

Gauripur 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 Gauripur

Gauripur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Basuldanga, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Gauripur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gauripur is about 44.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gauripur

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

Health Facilities in Gauripur

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

FAQs about Gauripur