Gumta - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Gumta is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 20.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kundola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gumta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gumta is 316622. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.9 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Gumta

According to the 2011 Census, Gumta village had a total population of 828 people, including 426 males and 402 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.70%, with male literacy at 75.92% and female literacy at 65.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Gumta

Gumta 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 Gumta

Gumta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Gumta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Gumta is about 20.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gumta

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

Health Facilities in Gumta

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

FAQs about Gumta