Ganesnagar - Namkhana, South 24 Parganas

Ganesnagar is a village situated in the Namkhana subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.7 km from Namkhana and around 90.9 km from Alipore. Narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganesnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganesnagar is 335289. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.3 hectares and falls under the 743357 pincode. Kakdwip is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Ganesnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Ganesnagar village had a total population of 6,635 people, including 3,398 males and 3,237 females, living in 1,528 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.45%, with male literacy at 92.63% and female literacy at 84.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,400.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganesnagar

Ganesnagar 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 Ganesnagar

Ganesnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Namkhana, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kakdwip to Ganesnagar is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ganesnagar is about 90.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganesnagar

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

Health Facilities in Ganesnagar

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

FAQs about Ganesnagar