Gangadharpur - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Gangadharpur is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.1 km from Kakdwip and around 88.7 km from Alipore. Rishi Bankimchandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangadharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangadharpur is 335231. The village covers a total geographical area of 802.49 hectares and falls under the 743399 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Gangadharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangadharpur village had a total population of 6,514 people, including 3,248 males and 3,266 females, living in 1,416 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.56%, with male literacy at 92.02% and female literacy at 77.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 549, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 21.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangadharpur

Gangadharpur 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 Gangadharpur

Gangadharpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ukilerhat Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Gangadharpur is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gangadharpur is about 88.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangadharpur

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

Health Facilities in Gangadharpur

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

FAQs about Gangadharpur