Indian Village Directory

Gangasagar Village

Gangasagar is an inhabited village in Sagar Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 335274, the Census 2011 record lists 10,340 people in 2,030 households and the reported area is 1,225.56 hectares. The local references include Sagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kakdwip at about 38 km.

In short:

Gangasagar is a village in Sagar Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 335274 and 10,340 people in 2,030 households.

Village Code335274
Population10,340
Households2,030
Area1,225.56 hectares
Nearest TownKakdwip

Detailed village profile

Gangasagar at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 10,340 people, 1,225.56 hectares of reported area and Kakdwip as the nearest town reference for Gangasagar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
Block Sagar
CD Block Sagar
  • Gangasagar falls under Sagar Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 335274.
  • The record lists 10,340 people living in 2,030 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,225.56 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kakdwip.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Village Facts

Village
Gangasagar
Census Village Code
335274
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
South Twenty Four Parganas
District Census Code
343
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sagar
Sub-district Census Code
02438
CD Block
Sagar
Households
2,030
Population
10,340
Male Population
5,228
Female Population
5,112
Sex Ratio
977.81
Area
1,225.56 hectares
Area
12.26 sq km
Nearest Town
Kakdwip
Nearest Town Distance
38 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743606
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 843.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.09 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 30% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.12% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 45.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Gangasagar in the official administrative record. Census village code 335274 and Sagar CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02438
Village Census Code
335274
CD Block Code
0285
CD Block Name
Sagar

Location and Distance

Kakdwip is the nearest town listed for Gangasagar, about 38 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 111 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rudranagar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.5 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
111 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kakdwip
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
38 km
Nearest Town
Kakdwip
Distance from Nearest Town
38 km
Total Geographical Area
1,225.56 hectares
Area
12.26 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 10,340 people in 2,030 households, with 5,228 male residents and 5,112 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 30% and ST share is 2.12% for Gangasagar. Population density works out to about 843.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
2,030
Total Population
10,340
Male Population
5,228
Female Population
5,112
Sex Ratio
977.81
Average Household Size
5.09
SC Population
3,102
SC Male Population
1,591
SC Female Population
1,511
SC Population Share
30
ST Population
219
ST Male Population
118
ST Female Population
101
ST Population Share
2.12
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Gangasagar list 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
5
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
5
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Gangasagar. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Dispensary Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
10
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
6

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gangasagar include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Gangasagar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Post And Telegraph Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Major District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Gangasagar include commercial bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Gangasagar is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Gangasagar show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betelvine and Vegetable, net sown area is 615.95 hectares and irrigated land is 282.57 hectares (45.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Betelvine
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
609.61
Net Area Sown In Hectares
615.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
333.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
282.57
Canals Area In Hectares
202.41 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
80.16 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gangasagar village located?

Gangasagar is in Sagar Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Gangasagar village in?

Gangasagar village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Gangasagar village in?

Gangasagar village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Gangasagar under?

Gangasagar comes under Sagar Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gangasagar?

The Census village code of Gangasagar is 335274.

What is the population of Gangasagar village?

The village record lists 10,340 people and 2,030 households for Gangasagar.

How many households are in Gangasagar village?

The village record lists 2,030 households for Gangasagar.

What is the male and female population of Gangasagar?

The record lists 5,228 male residents and 5,112 female residents for Gangasagar.

What is the sex ratio of Gangasagar village?

The sex ratio of Gangasagar is 977.81 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gangasagar village?

The reported geographical area of Gangasagar is 1,225.56 hectares.

What is the population density of Gangasagar village?

The approximate population density of Gangasagar is 843.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gangasagar?

The nearest town listed for Gangasagar is Kakdwip, about 38 km away.

How far is Gangasagar from the district headquarters?

Gangasagar is about 111 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Gangasagar from the sub-district headquarters?

Gangasagar is about 14.5 km from Rudranagar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gangasagar?

The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Gangasagar.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gangasagar?

For Gangasagar, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Betelvine and Vegetable, net sown area is 615.95 hectares and irrigated land is 282.57 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Gangasagar.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Gangasagar.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.