Geruapahari - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Geruapahari is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 69.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Babuijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Geruapahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Geruapahari is 318423. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.73 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Geruapahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Geruapahari

According to the 2011 Census, Geruapahari village had a total population of 955 people, including 492 males and 463 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.52%, with male literacy at 75.93% and female literacy at 58.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 114, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Geruapahari

Geruapahari 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 Geruapahari

Geruapahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Geruapahari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Geruapahari is about 69.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Geruapahari

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

Health Facilities in Geruapahari

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

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