Galundi

Galundi is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.2km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Bahiri Panchshowa is the gram panchayat of Galundi village.

Here you can discover what makes Galundi unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Galundi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Galundi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galundi is 317873. The village spans a total geographical area of 63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Galundi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Galundi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Galundi

Population of Galundi

According to the 2011 Census, Galundi has a total population of about 419, with approximately 217 males and 202 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 34 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 233 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.43%, with male literacy at about 81.57% and female literacy near 79.21%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Galundi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Galundi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Galundi. As per the 2011 stats, Galundi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Galundi

Knowing the nearby villages of Galundi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Galundi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galundi