Gangapur
About Gangapur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gangapur village is 333618. Gangapur village is located in Bhangar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.4km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindapur (tehsildar office) and 23.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Tarda is the gram panchayat of Gangapur village.
The total geographical area of village is 522.53 hectares. Gangapur has a total population of 2,911 peoples, out of which male population is 1,505 while female population is 1,406. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 934 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gangapur village is 48.99% out of which 54.62% males and 42.96% females are literate. There are about 657 houses in gangapur village. Pincode of gangapur village locality is 743502.
When it comes to administration, Gangapur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gangapur village comes under Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency. Calcutta is nearest town to gangapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
Google Map of Gangapur
Population of Gangapur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,911 | 1,505 | 1,406 |
| Literate Population | 1,426 | 822 | 604 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,485 | 683 | 802 |
Connectivity of Gangapur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gangapur
Frequently Asked Questions about Gangapur
Where is Gangapur located?
Gangapur village is situated in Bhangar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gangapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Gangapur is Tarda (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gangapur?
The pincode of Gangapur is 743502, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gangapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gangapur is 2,911, with 1,505 males and 1,406 females.
How many households are there in Gangapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gangapur village has a total of 657 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gangapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gangapur is 48.99%. The male literacy rate is 54.62%, while the female literacy rate is 42.96%.