Gangapur

Gangapur is a village located in Patharpratima subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ramganga (tehsildar office) and 107km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Banashyamnagar is the gram panchayat of Gangapur village.

Gangapur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gangapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gangapur is 335398. The village spans a total geographical area of 621 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743371. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Gangapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 75km away.

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Population of Gangapur

Below is a concise population overview of Gangapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,448 1,754 1,694
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 443 234 209
Scheduled Castes (SC) 665 343 322
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 2,469 1,355 1,114
Illiterate Population 979 399 580

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gangapur village:

  • The total population of Gangapur village is around 3,448, including approximately 1,754 males and 1,694 females, with a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 443 children aged 0–6 years in Gangapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gangapur village has 665 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gangapur village is about 71.61%, with male literacy at 77.25% and female literacy at 65.76%.
  • There are around 711 households in Gangapur village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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.

Purba Sripatinagar Paschim Sripatinagar Upendra Nagar Rakhalpur Sridhar Nagar Krishnadaspur Rakshaskhali Kshetra Mohanpur Brojaballabpur Gobindapur Abad Daspur

Frequently Asked Questions about Gangapur

Where is Gangapur located?
Gangapur village is situated in Patharpratima 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 Banashyamnagar (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 743371, 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 3,448, with 1,754 males and 1,694 females.
How many households are there in Gangapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gangapur village has a total of 711 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gangapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gangapur is 71.61%. The male literacy rate is 77.25%, while the female literacy rate is 65.76%.