Gagra Char

Gagra Char is a village located in the Nandigram I Subdivision of Purba Medinipur district,West Bengal, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Gagra Char, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Gagra Char Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageGagra Char
Pincode721646
Area323.75 Sq. Km
Village Code345851
Sub-DistrictNandigram I
Sub-District Code2484
DistrictPurba Medinipur
District Code317
State/UTWest Bengal
State/UT Code19
Gram PanchayatSonachura
Gram Panchayat Code110141
Block PanchayatNandigram-I
Block Panchayat Code3326
Total Population (2011 Census)709
Total Households147
Nearest TownHALDIA (Distance: 10 Km)

Gagra Char has a population of 709 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Sonachura Gram Panchayat and the Nandigram-I Block Panchayat in Nandigram I District. The village has 147 households and is identified by village code 345851. Gagra Char is located in the 721646 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Nandigram I Sub-District.

Total Population of Gagra Char

As of the 2011 census, Population of Gagra Char has a population of approximately 709 people, where the male population is 366 and the female population is 343.

Total 709
Male 366
Female 343

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Gagra Char

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Gagra Char is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 325
Male 161
Female 164
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Gagra Char

There are approximately 147 households in Gagra Char. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 147
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Gagra Char

Gagra Char falls under the Nandigram I Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Gagra Char is Nandigram I, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Gagra Char Village

As per the 2011 Census, Gagra Char presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Gagra Char Village (2011):

Total 528
Male 286
Female 242

illiteracy in Gagra Char Village (2011):

Total 181
Male 80
Female 101

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Connectivity of Gagra Char


Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities


Electricity Supply Available (Within 3-5 km)
Domestic Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Agricultural Electricity Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Electricity Uses Available (Within 3-5 km)
All Households Electrified

Education Facilities


Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School0
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities


Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities


Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available (Within 3-5 km)
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Frequently Asked Questions About Gagra Char Village

The total population of Gagra Char Village is approximately 709 people.

The male population is 366, while the female population is 343.

Gagra Char Village has about 147 households.

The average household size in Gagra Char is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 528, which includes 286 males and 242 females.

The total illiterate population is 181, consisting of 80 males and 101 females.

There are 100 villages in the Nandigram I Sub-District.

Gagra Char Village falls under the Sonachura Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Gagra Char Village is 721646.

Gagra Char Village is part of the Nandigram-I Block Panchayat.