Gourganja

Gourganja is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gourganja is 318164. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731123. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Gourganja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gourganja 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 Suri 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 Gourganja

Population of Gourganja

According to the 2011 Census, Gourganja has a total population of about 652, with approximately 341 males and 311 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 244 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 134. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.49%, with male literacy at about 75.95% and female literacy near 54.02%. There are around 154 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gourganja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gourganja

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

Nearby Villages of Gourganja

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gourganja