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

According to the 2011 Census, Gangamaila village had a total population of 460 people, including 258 males and 202 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 783 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.88%, with male literacy at 15.84% and female literacy at 27.16%.

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

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