Gaigaon
About Gaigaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gaigaon village is 309490. Gaigaon village is located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Gaigaon village. As per 2009 stats, Lahutara I is the gram panchayat of Gaigaon village.
The total geographical area of village is 38.45 hectares. Gaigaon has a total population of 502 peoples, out of which male population is 264 while female population is 238. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 901 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gaigaon village is 48.80% out of which 57.95% males and 38.66% females are literate. There are about 80 houses in gaigaon village. Pincode of gaigaon village locality is 733215.
When it comes to administration, Gaigaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gaigaon village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to gaigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Gaigaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 502 | 264 | 238 |
| Literate Population | 245 | 153 | 92 |
| Illiterate Population | 257 | 111 | 146 |
Connectivity of Gaigaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |