Gokrui

Gokrui is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.8km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 24.1km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Hetampur is the gram panchayat of Gokrui village.

Here you can discover what makes Gokrui unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Gokrui’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 Gokrui

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gokrui is 318210. The village spans a total geographical area of 248.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731123. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Gokrui village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gokrui 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 Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gokrui

Population of Gokrui

According to the 2011 Census, Gokrui has a total population of about 2,383, with approximately 1,229 males and 1,154 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 317 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,251 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 56.02%, with male literacy at about 65.01% and female literacy near 46.45%. There are around 564 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gokrui's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gokrui

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

Nearby Villages of Gokrui

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

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