Ghatbakultala - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Ghatbakultala is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from Mathurapur and around 68.2 km from Alipore. Abad Bhagawanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghatbakultala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghatbakultala is 334880. The village covers a total geographical area of 1013.27 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Ghatbakultala

As per Census 2011, Ghatbakultala village has a total population of 4,435 people, consisting of 2,266 males and 2,169 females. The village has 937 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 501 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,034 literate and 1,401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ghatbakultala

Ghatbakultala 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 Ghatbakultala

Public transport in the Ghatbakultala is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Madhabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Ghatbakultala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ghatbakultala is about 68.2 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 Ghatbakultala

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

Health Facilities in Ghatbakultala

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

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