Ganutia - Labpur, Birbhum

Ganutia is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 38.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dwaraka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ganutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganutia is 317581. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.43 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Ganutia

As per Census 2011, Ganutia village has a total population of 4,616 people, consisting of 2,392 males and 2,224 females. The village has 1,073 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 579 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,761 literate and 1,855 illiterate residents. Additionally, 954 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,6162,3922,224
Child Population (0–6 yrs)579293286
Scheduled Castes (SC)954500454
Scheduled Tribes (ST)482919
Literate Population2,7611,5441,217
Illiterate Population1,8558481,007

Nearby Villages of Ganutia

Ganutia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShakpurSouth-East1.37 km
Purbba MahulaSouth-West1.46 km
Panch GonutiaNorth-East1.75 km
JhalkaNorth1.77 km
Purba DurgapurSouth-West2.28 km
MahaduripaNorth2.42 km
ShahalampurSouth2.70 km
DanrkaWest2.78 km
MiapurSouth-East2.84 km
DunaNorth3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ganutia

Ganutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Ganutia is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Ganutia is about 38.3 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 Ganutia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ganutia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Ganutia

Where is Ganutia located?

Ganutia village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ganutia?

The Gram Panchayat of Ganutia is Dwaraka.

What is the pincode of Ganutia?

The pincode of Ganutia is 731303.

What is the population of Ganutia?

Ganutia has a total population of 4,616, including 2,392 males and 2,224 females.

How many households are there in Ganutia?

There are 1,073 households in Ganutia.

What is the literacy rate in Ganutia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ganutia is 59.81%. Male literacy is 64.55% and female literacy is 54.72%.