Gangamaila - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Gangamaila is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 78.1 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangamaila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangamaila is 309038. The village covers a total geographical area of 57.46 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Gangamaila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gangamaila

As per Census 2011, Gangamaila village has a total population of 460 people, consisting of 258 males and 202 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 782 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 76 literate and 384 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gangamaila are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gangamaila

Gangamaila 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 Gangamaila

Public transport in the Gangamaila is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gangamaila is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gangamaila is about 78.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangamaila

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

Health Facilities in Gangamaila

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

FAQs about Gangamaila