Gourganja

Block / Subdivision Dubrajpur
District Birbhum
State West Bengal

About Gourganja

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gourganja village is 318164. Gourganja village is located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 35.8km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Gohaliara is the gram panchayat of Gourganja village.

The total geographical area of village is 56.57 hectares. Gourganja has a total population of 652 peoples, out of which male population is 341 while female population is 311. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gourganja village is 65.49% out of which 75.95% males and 54.02% females are literate. There are about 154 houses in gourganja village. Pincode of gourganja village locality is 731123.

When it comes to administration, Gourganja village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gourganja village comes under Suri Vidhan Sabha constituency & Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency. Dubrajpur is nearest town to gourganja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Gourganja

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 652 341 311
Literate Population 427 259 168
Illiterate Population 225 82 143

Connectivity of Gourganja

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gourganja

Frequently Asked Questions about Gourganja

Where is Gourganja located?

Gourganja village is situated in Dubrajpur Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gourganja?

The Gram Panchayat of Gourganja is Gohaliara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gourganja?

The pincode of Gourganja is 731123, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gourganja as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gourganja is 652, with 341 males and 311 females.

How many households are there in Gourganja as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gourganja village has a total of 154 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gourganja as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gourganja is 65.49%. The male literacy rate is 75.95%, while the female literacy rate is 54.02%.