Gundoba - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Gundoba is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundoba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundoba is 318179. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.56 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Gundoba 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 Gundoba

According to the 2011 Census, Gundoba village had a total population of 986 people, including 487 males and 499 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.59%, with male literacy at 69.02% and female literacy at 46.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundoba

Gundoba 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 Gundoba

Gundoba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Gundoba is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gundoba is about 25.7 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 Gundoba

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

Health Facilities in Gundoba

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

FAQs about Gundoba