Guntia - Khuntpani, West Singhbhum

Guntia is a village situated in the Khuntpani subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from Khuntpani and around 10 km from Chaibasa. Baraguntia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Guntia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Guntia is 377509. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 833204 pincode. Tata Nagar is the nearest town.

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

Population of Guntia

According to the 2011 Census, Guntia village had a total population of 691 people, including 304 males and 387 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,273 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.29%, with male literacy at 72.06% and female literacy at 41.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 586.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Guntia

Guntia 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Guntia

Guntia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Pandrasali, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chaibasa to Guntia is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Guntia

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

Health Facilities in Guntia

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

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