Gazirhat

Gazirhat is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.6km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 34.5km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Shankarpur I is the gram panchayat of Gazirhat village.

Here you can discover what makes Gazirhat unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gazirhat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gazirhat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gazirhat is 333951. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743610. Baruipur is nearest town to Gazirhat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gazirhat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gazirhat

Population of Gazirhat

According to the 2011 Census, Gazirhat has a total population of about 914, with approximately 461 males and 453 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 77 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 534 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 85.01%, with male literacy at about 89.15% and female literacy near 80.79%. There are around 220 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gazirhat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gazirhat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gazirhat. As per the 2011 stats, Gazirhat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gazirhat

Knowing the nearby villages of Gazirhat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gazirhat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gazirhat