Ghatakpur - Magrahat - I, South 24 Parganas

Ghatakpur is a village situated in the Magrahat - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.8 km from Usthi and around 48.9 km from Alipore. Ektara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatakpur is 334180. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.93 hectares and falls under the 743355 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Ghatakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Ghatakpur village had a total population of 2,459 people, including 1,266 males and 1,193 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.35%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 71.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,445.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatakpur

Ghatakpur 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 Ghatakpur

Ghatakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deula, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Ghatakpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ghatakpur is about 48.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghatakpur

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

Health Facilities in Ghatakpur

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

FAQs about Ghatakpur