Gorahar

Gorahar is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.8km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gorahar village. As per 2009 stats, Bolla is the gram panchayat of Gorahar village.

Here you can discover what makes Gorahar unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Gorahar’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 Gorahar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gorahar is 311065. The village spans a total geographical area of 48.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733103. Balurghat is nearest town to Gorahar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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

Google Map of Gorahar

Population of Gorahar

According to the 2011 Census, Gorahar has a total population of about 329, with approximately 175 males and 154 females. The sex ratio is around 880 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 98 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 226. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.02%, with male literacy at about 61.14% and female literacy near 48.05%. There are around 85 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gorahar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gorahar

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

Nearby Villages of Gorahar

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorahar