Bara Gunsima - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Bara Gunsima is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 26.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Gunsima village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Gunsima is 318130. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.96 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bara Gunsima

As per Census 2011, Bara Gunsima village has a total population of 505 people, consisting of 273 males and 232 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 336 literate and 169 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Gunsima are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bara Gunsima

Bara Gunsima 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 Bara Gunsima

Bara Gunsima is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Bara Gunsima is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bara Gunsima is about 26.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Gunsima

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

Health Facilities in Bara Gunsima

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

FAQs about Bara Gunsima