Goraipur

Goraipur is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.3km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Goraipur village. As per 2009 stats, Sreenidhipur is the gram panchayat of Goraipur village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Goraipur is 317385. The village spans a total geographical area of 191.51 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731204. Bolpur is nearest town to Goraipur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Goraipur 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 Labhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Goraipur

Population of Goraipur

According to the 2011 Census, Goraipur has a total population of about 961, with approximately 495 males and 466 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 113 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 433 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 290. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.21%, with male literacy at about 60.40% and female literacy near 47.64%. There are around 235 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Goraipur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Goraipur

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

Nearby Villages of Goraipur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Goraipur