Ganra - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Ganra is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 32.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganra is 318267. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.64 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ganra

According to the 2011 Census, Ganra village had a total population of 2,152 people, including 1,111 males and 1,041 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.00%, with male literacy at 64.86% and female literacy at 42.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 850, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 360.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganra

Ganra 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 Ganra

Ganra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Ganra is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ganra is about 32.9 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 Ganra

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

Health Facilities in Ganra

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

FAQs about Ganra