Gangapur

Gangapur is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Gangapur unique in its vibrant Bhangar I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gangapur’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 Gangapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangapur is 333618. The village spans a total geographical area of 522.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Calcutta is nearest town to Gangapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gangapur 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 Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gangapur

Population of Gangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Gangapur has a total population of about 2,911, with approximately 1,505 males and 1,406 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 428 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,314 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 10. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.99%, with male literacy at about 54.62% and female literacy near 42.96%. There are around 657 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gangapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gangapur

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

Nearby Villages of Gangapur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangapur