Gurguriya - Goilkera, West Singhbhum

Gurguriya is a village situated in the Goilkera subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 28 km from Goilakera. Kadamdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gurguriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gurguriya is 377571. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.45 hectares and falls under the 833103 pincode. Chakardharpur is the nearest town.

Gurguriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gurguriya

As per Census 2011, Gurguriya village has a total population of 495 people, consisting of 263 males and 232 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males. There are 98 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 194 literate and 301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 197 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gurguriya are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population495263232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)985840
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19710691
Literate Population19413262
Illiterate Population301131170

Nearby Villages of Gurguriya

Gurguriya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GuiberaEast1.23 km
DhobadihaSouth-West1.42 km
SarjamhatuWest1.60 km
BaikaNorth-West2.28 km
BerasaiWest2.32 km
KupuiNorth-East2.46 km
BaipiSouth-East2.68 km
IchahatuSouth2.76 km
OtadiriNorth-East2.82 km
KebedkaraSouth-West2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gurguriya

Public transport in the Gurguriya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lotapahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Banking and Postal Services in Gurguriya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gurguriya village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Gurguriya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gurguriya village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Gurguriya

Where is Gurguriya located?

Gurguriya village is located in Goilkera Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gurguriya?

The Gram Panchayat of Gurguriya is Kadamdiha.

What is the pincode of Gurguriya?

The pincode of Gurguriya is 833103.

What is the population of Gurguriya?

Gurguriya has a total population of 495, including 263 males and 232 females.

How many households are there in Gurguriya?

There are 109 households in Gurguriya.

What is the literacy rate in Gurguriya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gurguriya is 39.19%. Male literacy is 50.19% and female literacy is 26.72%.