Gaigaon

Gaigaon is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Gaigaon unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Gaigaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gaigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaigaon is 309490. The village spans a total geographical area of 38.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Gaigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gaigaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gaigaon

Population of Gaigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Gaigaon has a total population of about 502, with approximately 264 males and 238 females. The sex ratio is around 901 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 54 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.80%, with male literacy at about 57.95% and female literacy near 38.66%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaigaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gaigaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaigaon. As per the 2011 stats, Gaigaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gaigaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Gaigaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaigaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaigaon