Gokrui - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Gokrui is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 24.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hetampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gokrui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gokrui is 318210. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.72 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Gokrui village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Gokrui

As per Census 2011, Gokrui village has a total population of 2,383 people, consisting of 1,229 males and 1,154 females. The village has 564 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 1,048 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gokrui are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gokrui

Gokrui 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 Gokrui

Gokrui 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 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Gokrui is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gokrui is about 24.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gokrui

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

Health Facilities in Gokrui

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

FAQs about Gokrui