Ghoramara - Sagar, South 24 Parganas
Ghoramara is a village situated in the Sagar subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.5 km from Rudranagar and around 84.7 km from Alipore. Ghoramara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghoramara is 335238. The village covers a total geographical area of 1033.33 hectares and falls under the 743356 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.
Ghoramara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Ghoramara
As per Census 2011, Ghoramara village has a total population of 5,193 people, consisting of 2,644 males and 2,549 females. The village has 1,095 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 694 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,687 literate and 1,506 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,235 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghoramara are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,193 | 2,644 | 2,549 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 694 | 362 | 332 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,235 | 628 | 607 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 3,687 | 2,063 | 1,624 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,506 | 581 | 925 |
Nearby Villages of Ghoramara
Ghoramara is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Ghoramara
Ghoramara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Ghoramara is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Ghoramara is about 84.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Ghoramara
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghoramara village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Ghoramara
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghoramara village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Ghoramara
Where is Ghoramara located?
Ghoramara village is located in Sagar Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ghoramara?
Ghoramara is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Ghoramara?
The pincode of Ghoramara is 743356.
What is the population of Ghoramara?
Ghoramara has a total population of 5,193, including 2,644 males and 2,549 females.
How many households are there in Ghoramara?
There are 1,095 households in Ghoramara.
What is the literacy rate in Ghoramara?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghoramara is 71.00%. Male literacy is 78.03% and female literacy is 63.71%.