Galundi - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Galundi is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galundi is 317873. The village covers a total geographical area of 63 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Galundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Galundi

According to the 2011 Census, Galundi village had a total population of 419 people, including 217 males and 202 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.53%, with male literacy at 89.85% and female literacy at 85.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Galundi

Galundi 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 Galundi

Galundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Galundi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Galundi is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Galundi

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

Health Facilities in Galundi

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

FAQs about Galundi