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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Gunsima village had a total population of 505 people, including 273 males and 232 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 850 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.42%, with male literacy at 82.28% and female literacy at 71.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 116.

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

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