Gangpur

This article is about the village. For the former princely state, see Gangpur State.

Gangpur is a village in Bardhaman District, West Bengal, India. The location code of Gangpur Villa is 320193, according to the 2011 census. Gangpur has population of 6,347 of which 3,084 are females and 3,263 are males. Gangpur boasts of an impressive literacy rate - 82.89% which is considerably higher than the State average of 76.26%. Female literacy stands at 75.23% and Male literacy stands at 90.08%.

The distance between Ganpur and the main Burdwan City is less than 6.6 km. Gangpur is well connected with the rest of the Burdwan District via railway and roads. Sylvan Polytechnic College is located near Gangapur Railway Station. Joteram Vidyapith is a well known school located at the vicinity of Gangpur Railway Station.

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