Ghirnigaon Khas - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Ghirnigaon Khas is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ghirnigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ghirnigaon Khas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghirnigaon Khas is 308918. The village covers a total geographical area of 1123.4 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Ghirnigaon Khas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ghirnigaon Khas

According to the 2011 Census, Ghirnigaon Khas village had a total population of 12,300 people, including 6,424 males and 5,876 females, living in 2,339 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 68.14% and female literacy at 54.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Ghirnigaon Khas

Ghirnigaon Khas is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ghirnigaon Khas

Ghirnigaon Khas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Ghirnigaon Khas is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Ghirnigaon Khas is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghirnigaon Khas

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ghirnigaon Khas village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ghirnigaon Khas

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ghirnigaon Khas village are given below:

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