Gadadharpur is a village in the Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bajitpur Gram Panchayat. The nearest town is Sainthia, located about 11 km away by road and 8 km via a shortcut bridge.
History
Gadadharpur is located near Sainthia, where a significant railway accident took place. The 2010 Sainthia train accident occurred on 19 July 2010, when the Uttar Banga Express collided with the Vananchal Express at Sainthia Junction railway station. The accident resulted in at least 66 fatalities and more than 150 injuries, making it one of the worst railway disasters in West Bengal in recent decades.Train collision in Bengal: 66 dead – The Hindu. Retrieved 1 September 2025.Bengal train accident toll rises to 66 – NDTV. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
Demographics According to the 2011 Census of India, Gadadharpur had a total population of 893, of which 465 were males and 428 females. There were about 220 households. The literacy rate was approximately 68%."Gadadharpur Village Population - Sainthia, Birbhum, West Bengal". Census 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
Transport Gadadharpur is connected by road through the National Highway 114, which links nearby towns including Sainthia.National Highway 114 – Connects Sainthia and nearby towns. Retrieved 1 September 2025. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur Railway Station (GHLE).Gadadharpur Railway Station (GHLE) – Goibibo. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
Education The village has educational institutions including: Gadadharpur Bazar Jr. High SchoolGadadharpur Bazar Jr. High School – Vidyatime Database. Retrieved 1 September 2025. Gadadharpur Bazar Primary & Junior High School ClusterGadadharpur Bazar Primary & Junior High School Cluster – WebConte. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
Administration Gadadharpur comes under the jurisdiction of Sainthia police station.Sainthia Police Station – Birbhum Government Portal. Retrieved 1 September 2025. It is also part of the Sainthia Municipality area.Sainthia Municipality – Official Birbhum Government Portal. Retrieved 1 September 2025. The official village profile is listed under Bajitpur Gram Panchayat records.Bajitpur Village Profile – VillageInfo. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
References