Categories in Gosaba
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashElectric Motor Repair ShopMotorcycle repairMotorcycle ShopFarmingFertilizer SupplierFurniture MakerGas cylinders supplierWholesalersClothing storesJewelers and watchesMen's clothingSaree ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMobile phone storesChurch of ChristClubCommunity CenterForestry ServiceGas CompanyGovernment OfficeHindu templeLocal Government OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPolitical PartyPost OfficePower StationReligionReligious DestinationShelterCell phone accessory storeComputer ConsultantComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics Repair ShopElectronics StoreHome Audio StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesElectrical Supply StoreElectricianGeneral contractorsHardware store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gosaba
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 194 |
| Education | 180 |
| Hindu temple | 175 |
| Electronics stores | 136 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 105 |
| Shopping other | 103 |
| Hotels and motels | 93 |
| Other membership organizations | 74 |
| Other accommodation | 74 |
| Travel and transportation | 71 |
| Travel agencies | 62 |
| Tour operators | 60 |
Gosaba Facts
| Area | 1817.0 km² |
| Population | 376,522 |
| Male Population | 192,019 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 184,503 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +114.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.2% |
| Median Age | 26.3 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 26.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.16547, 88.80070 |
| Pin Codes | 743370, 743378 |
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Gosaba Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175,756 | 248,812 | 300,660 | 368,466 | 376,522 |
| Population Density | 96.7 / km² | 136.9 / km² | 165.5 / km² | 202.8 / km² | 207.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gosaba Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosaba | +109.6% | +48.1% | +22.6% |
| West Bengal | +87.1% | +38.9% | +18.2% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gosaba Median Age
Median Age: 26.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosaba | 26.3 yrs | 26.1 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gosaba Population Density
Population Density: 207 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosaba | 376,522 | 1,817 km² | 207 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gosaba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gosaba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosaba | 526,415 tn | 1.4 tn | 289.7 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gosaba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 526,415 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 289.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/15 | 1:43 AM | 4.6 | 84.6 km | 17,680 m | 60km SSW of Sarankhola, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/13 | 1:28 PM | 4.1 | 28.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of Calcutta, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/09 | 7:04 AM | 4.2 | 94.1 km | 35,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/01 | 12:31 AM | 4.3 | 57.7 km | 10,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 6/23/76 | 3:38 PM | 5.3 | 83.1 km | 23,000 m | near the coast of West Bengal, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gosaba
Gosaba is a village in the Canning subdivision of South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the last inhabited area before the deep forests of the Sundarbans start. It has a police station, a community development block, an..
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